"The element of surprise," Maya replied, without a moment of hesitation. "Speaking as someone who takes her clothes off for a living, there's nothing worse--or funnier--than being caught off guard."

...and he certainly was kriffing pale.

She ducked her head for a moment to hide the amusement.

Maya, on the other hand, had lustrous skin. And no qualms over showing it off. She let her bodice slide off of her arms like it was all part of one of her routines, before wiggling out of her skirt.