"That generally happens when you block someone's fist with your nose," Lee observed dryly. "Then, you've always had verbal flair that was difficult to keep under wraps."
Lee then grinned. "One of the features of you that I like so much."
He waved aside the talk about a shag because Lee was quite capable of finding someone willing in that department once he started looking. "Couldn't hurt to have you as a character reference even if I've never worked for you."
Lee rolled his eyes. "Get off my arse? I only just stepped back on land under a day ago. I wasn't even planning on coming out to the pub if it wasn't for my whiny brat of a sister in the first place. Believe me, when I can see the letters straight I'll be writing plenty of owls. In the meantime, I'm just glad I ran into you sooner than later."