"I suppose it's to my benefit that you did not see my less-than-dignified entrance into your world, then. The mental image may just undo you a little."

Quips about his humanity, his flaws and his bad moments, were among his rarer additions to their conversations. But he wanted to lightly remind her of what could happen -- as well as remind himself, with the unknowns of her world.

He neatly dispatched half of the pancake in front of him, his eyes focused on his knife. "Are you sure you have nothing to attend to today?" Even with the way they had spoken last night, he felt the need to check if he was interfering with her duties.