Don't hold your breath.

 She never even bated her breath in anticipation.

Sculptors sometime heave a bas-relief.

Potshots anew thing.

 Has it really been a year...

Since the syndicate changed?

Fit to be tongue-tied.

 Next time, try 21st Century medium, texting.

And yet, somehow, she got the message.

A journey of a thousand miles.

 One small step for a woman...

One giant leap for analysis.

Do tell.

 Do not even think of asking.

The very last place you want to go.

Something going around of late.

 Swapping one type of highway robbery...

For another type of highway robbery.

A simple reduction.

 Love means never having to eat...

Squid in ink sauce.