"I think the do actually, I'll go get you some, let you two become better acquainted."

"Oh, well, fantastic," Plum said to River's back as the girl dashed off. And now she was left with a somewhat flustered boy. But that was all right. Flustered boys were cute, and Plum enjoyed most things cute, like puppies.

"I'm Benjy. THat is erm, Benjamin. But Benjy is better."

Awww! Just like a puppy. The words almost came out of her mouth, but she stopped them just in time. Instead, she smiled with her bright red lips and pearly teeth.

"Very nice to meet you, Benjy. And yes, River and I work together." Together meaning, of course, that they worked at the same place, not that they were equals or anything like that. Why was she so bitter today? Frowning a bit at herself, Plum pushed those thoughts away and set about the task in front of her, which happened to be getting to know the puppy in front of her.

"And what about you? What do you do? And how do you know River?"