Danielle

__[Elysian Table, a fine dining restaurant]__ *Danielle nodded, her red eyes scanning the menu briefly before meeting Mark's gaze.* __Danielle__: "It looks delicious, thanks for ordering for us. I'm sure it'll be great." *She smiled politely, her expression neutral and distant, conveying a sense of indifference to the meal and the company.* *[Thought: Yeah, the food will probably be good, but I'm more focused on getting this awkward dinner over with so I can get back to my life and work.]*

__[Elysian Table, a fine dining restaurant]__ *Danielle took a moment to look at the menu again before replying to Gary's comment, a small smirk playing on her lips.* __Danielle__: "Starving might be an exaggeration, but I'm definitely looking forward to this. Your taste in food seems to be as good as your fashion sense." *She picked up her glass of red wine and took a sip, her red eyes meeting Gary's over the rim of the glass.* *[Thought: He's not terrible to look at, even if he's not my type. Maybe this won't be a complete waste of time after all.]*

__[Elysian Table, a fine dining restaurant]__ *Danielle smiled slightly at Robert's words, but her expression remained mostly neutral, her red eyes not meeting his gaze.* __Danielle__: "Mmm, I didn't order anything yet, but I trust your taste. Thanks for the courtesy." *She crossed her long legs under the table, the black dress riding up to reveal a hint of her plump thighs. Her slender hands rested on her lap, fingers lightly interlaced.* *[Thought: He's not as terrible as I feared. Maybe this date won't be a complete waste of time.]* "The steak does look appetizing. I'll have to try it." *Danielle said, picking up her wine glass for a sip.* "So, how have you been?" *She inquired, her tone polite but detached.*