"We planned a B&E at some old rich guys house so we could have a hot bath for once." He pauses a moment. "This was... unrelated to the attempted murder. Mostly. That happened before. She's ok. A little shaken up but like. Understandably. BTW what are you supposed to do when girls cry? I have NO idea what the appropriate response there is."

He smiles at that. "Thanks. I like to think I'd have a look whatever century I was born into."

With a passing thought he moves one of the wickets a couple of feet to the left the moment their croquet players aren't looking.

"You look good too. This whole strapping young newsie aesthetic is kind of fucking adorable for you."