"Ah yes. Bringing a task to its conclusion may have a certain satisfaction, but then, in a way, completion eliminates other possibilities." And because every junior high student of literature could speculate on 'the road not taken,' she adds, "Footfalls echo in the memory, Down the passage which we did not take,Towards the door we never opened."

Something about being dead has increased her appreciation for "The Four Quartets." Probably not a preference that bears too much analysis.

As for the possibilities of this meeting, though -- Lilah is ready to file it as a success, once he offers her the opera tickets. "Thank you. It's been much too long since I've attended the opera."

Wesley, she thinks, might accept the invitation, but she'll have to see how their next meeting goes. Besides, he seems most suspicious of her when she offers gifts. There is also that intriguing Bruce Wayne character, who seems to be able to buy anything he wants, and thus might be amused by a woman making the offer. And then, the little artist, the Fisher girl. . .

Yes, so many possibilities. Including selling them for ready cash.

"Now." She looks at the dessert menu. "I believe the chocolate torte was actually described as 'sinful', and I must confess, that is very much my weakness." Sin, chocolate, whatever. She'll allow the man to draw his own conclusions.