"I suppose," she acknowledged, "but that still leaves the question of reminder or suggestion." Either way, it seemed to be amusing him, and though she preferred not to actually recall that discussion with Skulduggery, the results could not be argued with.

Raine didn't quite reach for the tie itself, rather covered it and his hand with hers. Her touch was light, at first, barely there, as if she was still a little uncertain. If she was it wasn't evident in her voice, though, which she kept almost serious. Almost. "It is a nice tie, isn't it. I'm beginning to suspect you're teasing me, Solomon."