"What?" Liron gave her yet another in an increasingly long line of confused looks.
"Alright, I admit I was aware that you have been conducting an investigation," Jemma admitted slowly. She could feel herself blushing, which was a problem because unlike most, when she blushed her entire body colored. "I had heard word from the locals about that fact, and even if I hadn't, that crest pinned to your coat makes it abundantly clear."
Liron stared at her and made no comment. She waited a few more moments to be sure, but either he was content to listen or he was too shocked to speak. Jemma decided she may as well continue explaining her reasoning, wheels turning as she fabricated an acceptable story on the spot. Hopefully, she could infuse it with just enough truth that it would be believable without giving herself away. For the moment, it seemed he didn't recognize her and she hoped to keep it that way. If he had, he definitely wouldn't have propositioned her for sex.
