The operator turns and holds a fist to his mouth, but can't quite muffle the amused snort he makes at Cade's words. Even Jim admires your Smooth Moves, Cade.

Beleth's face just scrunches up into more of a frown, and her temper flares up, briefly, just enough for her to stomp her foot, causing the lift to sway a little. Which, in turn, makes Beleth sway even more, and she has to hold onto the side for a moment. But that doesn't stop her from snapping out, "But I'm not pretty. Thanks for clearing that up, Cade. Can't you--Can't you say anything nice about me without me making you?"

The lift finally reaches the bottom, and Beleth steps off of it, probably so she can stomp her foot on more stable ground. "Or maybe I really am that plain."