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You had hoped Rana would be happy to answer your question, but you think the insistence of your tone—practically demanding that she give you her whole protest speech right in front of the Town Council Leader—throws her off. She shares an uncertain glance with her aunt before she replies.

"Um…I probably shouldn't say too much right now. My aunt's supposed to be impartial, and you know, I don't want to turn Eliot's party into part of my campaign. But if you want to come, we'll be in front of the Town Hall the whole day tomorrow, at least while it's open."

With that, she chooses not to say anymore—and perhaps out of politeness, neither Dina nor Eliot say anything either. You get the feeling that you put Rana in a kind of awkward position with your question.

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Setting down her drink, Dina turns to her niece.

"Before I forget, Rana, I said I was going to introduce you to somebody I know who works in environmental law—if you're still interested?"

Rana replies with an enthusiastic yes, and after a quick goodbye to you, she and Dina excuse themselves.

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