"No but I probably do need to toughen up? I guess you'd call it that. Not everyone talks like they're in a drawing room or something."
He smiled at James. "It will. Thanks again. It's nice to know someone who'll just say what needs to be said and not assume I need to be coddled because I'm young or small."
Chris bit his lip and nodded. He'd have to think of something nice for James. "Or come over if you're on the hop and it's dinner time. I always cook plenty and you'd be welcome. Win/win? You get food and I get to talk with you."
He tossed the powder in and took one look at James as he stepped in. He really did have a nice smile. With that he was on his way home.