"Yes," Stacia answers, as casually as if Miguel had asked his question with sincere curiosity. She props her elbows on the table and rests her chin on her palms for good measure. If he thinks he can make her feel shame for observing him as though he were a weird bug, he's got another think coming. And, really, she could have been far more annoying: "I considered running commentary, but decided to go for the ASMR experience instead."

Smile, smile, cute face; like she's never done anything wrong in her life.

"I definitely wouldn't have guessed 'woodcarving' as a hobby of yours, but it looks like you've done this before."