[She smiles faintly, there and gone, pleased by his huffing.]

I suppose it was useful. Certainly it was easier to get things done when people balked or fussed stupidly. I didn't particularly care being stopped in the street, but the more time passed, the less that occurred, thank god.

[Hm. A moment, and she adds:]

I wished for recognition for my work, not fame. The difference lay in a-- a matter of celebrity, I think. I didn't want to be fawned over, not like my rival did. I simply wanted people to realize I was brilliant without my having to do an entire song and dance beforehand to prove it.