"She graduated a bit ago, if you just got there last Christmas, you probably hadn't met her. Nothing to be politely 'afraid' about." He gave the white-haired girl an understanding grin.

He turned to Alexander with his brow furrowed slightly. "I feel someone other than me should design it, and if I like it, I'll buy it. I wear suits only for business. And I tend toward bright-colored casual wear outside of work."

And he was studiously not mentioning the kevlar-lined suit he wore for his nightly duties.