A very cutting remark from Miss Delacourt there at the end, though I think it fits their banter perfectly. And I love the tensing of his jaw.

Miss Delacourt is certainly a character you can warm up to and learn to care for. These sequels are great. : )

Cute little dig from her and an earnest reaction from him. Nicely done return of the dragon/sphinx theme.

I love the tensing jaw detail.
LoA