[Her teeth stop working the cork, having been idly gnawing until the female next to her opens her mouth to volunteer something. Lilith slants her a knowing look.]

Yep, you would think that. A lotta peeps would be better off if they faced reality off the bat.

[But there isn't so much as a tinge of exasperation, or cynicism, or any attitude to say she's going for the kill. For all intents and purposes, Lilith is just stating a fact.]

Iiiii don't think we work that way.