“It’s a reasonable suggestion.” Faux outrage begets faux reproach, his voice lowered as if to insulate the city streets from their personal drama. What else are they going to do with all of this ridiculous jewelry? Speaking of:

“I’ll have to get it out of her, first.”

Primed for just this purpose, Thot shudders behind a gagging cough. A rogue earring skips plink and tinkle across the street.