Quote:Gina narrowed her eyes at the chocolate SR-71, but the corners of her mouth drew up, turning the flat stare into a flirtatious grin.''We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat
"You know, mein Schatz," the gynoid began, "I am the one who is supposed to give chocolates on Valentine's Day in this relationship, nicht wahr?"
Ben chuckled. "You're being Japanese again, Gina."
"Fine, fine!" Gina said. She giggled. "If you're going to insist, then I'll just have to..." She drew closer to Ben and stood on tiptoe to whisper into his ear. "... improvise. Expect something special on White Day." Her grin turned impish. "Maybe."
them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary.''
-- James Nicoll