Ivona laughed. "That does sound like him, yes. In all, not a bad idea, if lacking in sophistication. Well, perhaps experience Outside has somewhat tamed such a tempestuous tiger. We'll see."

The random change of subject surprised her, but Ivona lifted her brows in query and considered it thoughtfully, slowly sipping her vodka. "Well...that all depends, I suppose. You're educated, nuanced, attractive, witty, most of the time politically correct," she twinkled at him, then went on, "driven, streamlined...with your upbringing and background, you'd do well as a liaison or ambassador, and no, I'm not suggesting my line of work by default, either."

She paused, looking at him contemplatively. "Where do you believe your strengths lie? What do you want to do, Jordan?"