( her attention metaphorically inches closer at fang's admission of her career choice and reason for being here. sasha never thought she'd run into a fitness trainer, but for the same reason that fang has mentioned, it makes sense in hindsight. sasha laughs lightly at the compliment, although the thought of going back to the gym had been in the back of her mind lately. )

Obligation. I'm my husband's plus-one.

( sasha lets the word "husband" just drift off her lips with a sigh. she cocks her head over her shoulder, where a well-groomed man of her age is speaking with others. )

And I'd much rather do an entire workout session than to be in here. He promised to make this night just for us, but look at him now...