[ She smiles at that, warm and wistful; she probably had the exact same expression the first time Alfred handed her a mug.

It doesn't fade, either, just turns a bit wry. ]

Yeah, she did it where I could see it for a reason. [ Girl will hear about it, too. And probably laugh at her. ]

How about we go back and forth? You tell me one thing bothering you right now, I'll tell you one... [ And they can repeat the pattern or not, depending on how much they talk about the first issues.

Considering how highly they both prioritise the Barge, chances are high they'll blend personal and professional regardless. ]