"It's amazing how quickly," Tisarwat said, a bit mild, but somewhat fond, "this place can get you used to all sorts of new ideas and phenomena. It's definitely been a learning experience from me since day one, and there's still plenty more I keep discovering, too. Compared to the Radch, Earth is actually really quite...archaic-feeling, but it does have its cha--"

It was right about mid-word that Tisarwat was cut off by the sound of the round ending, and gave the source of it a disparaging look for its rudeness before pushing back her chair.

"Well," she stated, "if anything, this event does provide a good measure for just how short three minutes can be. But it's been nice meeting you, Nick. Perhaps we'll see each other around more."

She would actually have to, you know, go out more, but hey! She was working on it!