She thought on the question for a long moment. âOkay, a woman of means, of power, tends to be  lonely. Judging by your budding romance with  Kolya, Iâm not your type, so I wouldnât try to  seduce you, unless I thought I could offer you  what no man could, completely and utterly.  Which means I would assert myself in a place  of subordination to you, offer you companionship  but make you feel as if I were the one who was  in need of a friend, make you feel more powerful  make you feel necessary,â she said, nodding to  her words. âBut those games get old, and I find  nothing and no one to be necessary.â
The mention of the Russian spy caused her smile to falter, though only for a moment before Toni made sure the expression was back in full force as she then turned to refill her glass.
Listening to the woman talk was...irritating but only because had she not explained what her old habits had been like ( or that she was no longer interested in such games ) as it would be nice to feel necessary for once -- for more than just her inventions or money. âIt sounds like you do need a friend, but Iâll have to disappoint you and say that Iâd make a poor friend. Ask Rhodey.â












