Starting cooperation... by humiliation?

"Meaning, if you really managed to tap into your domain before learning how to manipulate the world's aura…"

Madam raised her eyes and stared blankly into my face. 

"Then…" 

Madam hesitated and ultimately turned silent, opting not to divulge the thought that made her face turn slightly still. 

"No, this isn't the time or place for this talk," Madam shook her head as she openly reflected on herself… 

And the very reflection she voiced lacked exactly the same two elements that Madam just brought up. 

Right now, in the car, with only Makary and his wife beyond me, Madam and Fay… This was the definition of the wrong time and wrong place to mention how it wasn't the time or place to discuss something!

A quick glance at the front, central mirror of the car confirmed that Makary noticed this point too. Thankfully, though, he opted not to comment on it.