He lets out a long, and reluctant, breath but he's still smug as all get out. She nearly caved there. Which means she will later, he's willing to bet.

But in the meantime, she does have a point about him needing to know this stuff. And the sooner he learns it, the sooner they can get back and...relax.

'Right then.'

He eyes the rope in his hand.


'What d'you want me t'do with it?'