[ the familiar nickname does get a small chuckle out of him. though, maybe he's all the more pleased by the warm reception he receives. her apartment may have not been large, but it felt comfortable, and every part of it felt her her. so it was hard not to find himself looking around, as if gleaming some pieces of knowledge simply by existing in this space. ]

Of course not. You know there is no better law-abiding citizen than me. [ except, something in his smile and tone suggests that... it isn't completely true. ] But, maaaybe I went just a little above speed limit. I couldn't have you starving, after all.

[ he reaches over, as if to further secure the jacket on her shoulders. ]