But he kind of does deserve it. Because that jab in the side is exactly why he mentioned it. Well, maybe not the jab specifically, but he could have pretended he had no idea why they were keeping tabs on Armani and Laszlo. If he'd wanted to be a kinder, more supportive friend.

Instead he winces and clutches at his side dramatically, offering her a look of Shock and Confusion which doesn't last long before morphing into a twitchy look of amusement. "I'll let you know if I catch either one of them touching a tree," he promises and bumps her shoulder back companionably.

When he gives the question serious consideration, he lifts a shoulder and drops it. "Not that strange? Thought the last one was real. They've always.. made sense?" he says, eloquent as ever in explaining his thoughts, as he tightens the laces of his skates. He studies her face a moment, looking for any anxious signs she normally keeps hidden. "Nothing to worry about," he insists quietly, and then stands, offering her his hand. "Sure Laszlo knows what'll happen if he breaks his heart."