He tries to call in a favor with Maya

Miles finds Maya near the kitchen, her drink in hand, her date nowhere in sight.

He moves in beside her, close enough to be private about it.

Miles: hey.

Maya looks at him sideways.

Maya: hey yourself. Where have you been?

Miles: around. Listen I need a favor.

Maya: She turns to face him. that tone sounds like you want something.

Miles: I do. But hear me out first.

Maya: She crosses her arms. go ahead.

Miles: there's a guy here tonight. Friend of a friend. Genuinely good looking, good guy. Way out of your date's league frankly.

Maya stares at him.

Miles: I'm trying to do you a favor here.

Maya: by asking me to hook up with someone else.

Miles: by pointing you toward someone worth your time. Look at your date right now. Honestly look at him.

Maya glances across the room. Her expression says everything.

Miles: this guy makes him look average. And I mean that generously.

Maya: She looks back at Miles. and what exactly do you get out of this favor you're doing me.

Miles: his friend gets a good night. Everyone wins.

Maya: She raises an eyebrow. everyone.

Miles: He holds her gaze. everyone that matters.

Maya is quiet for a moment, turning her drink slowly in her hand.

Miles: He leans slightly closer. you're too good looking to be stuck with someone who doesn't appreciate it. This guy will.

Maya: She looks at him for a long moment. you're unbelievable. You know that?

Miles: I've been told.

The corner of Maya's mouth moves slightly.

She looks across the room one more time.