"I like women. Men too. Everyone, really - I don't have preferences."

Some people did, she knows, but not her. To her credit, she gives Erik's offer genuine thought, before politely shaking her head.

"Appreciate the kindness of the offer, but I don't think it's for me. My freewheeling nature shouldn't be paid, for I fear I'd lose some of the enjoyment if I thought about it like work instead of play. Still, it's good to know it's an option."

And to know there are those souls who might appreciate something casual. Gods forbid she accidentally lead someone into thinking there's a serious commitment when there's none.