"That was last week was it?" As they're both near enough the same height, he has no qualms about teasing her about hers. She means her childhood and he's well aware of that.

"You can't please everyone. I don't see the appeal of wanting someone to cling to you. In the world's we're from? That's a liability." It's nice to feel strong and brave, he knows that. But he doesn't need someone else to appear helpless in order to feel that way. Besides, there's something in knowing your friends, partners, family can protect themselves.

He nods, happy to finish off the rest of them meal, then collect the dirty plates to take back towards the kitchen and set them in the sink. Then he can bring a slice of cake each out for them.

"Let's have a look at this legal document of yours then, Miss Lawyer."