[ She follows, the crisp, measured tapping of her heels marking her presence behind him. Should she maybe get more appropriate shoes for a motorcycle? Yes but also don't be silly. ]

Who can say? Not so long ago, my own expectations were proven quite naive. I wouldn't want to give you an answer that I can't guarantee and risk seeming... deceptive.

[ Now that they've entered chit-chat territory, her voice has slowed to a leisurely pace, nearly a purr. ]

But it stands to reason that if there are two, there very well may be more. Perhaps we'll round a corner to find Monsieur Neuvillette at odds with a glass of local water.