He couldn't help but grin when he heard that spark return to her voice. Counting that as point one for him. He perhaps wasn't the most open himself, tending to stick to his easy, slightly jokey persona, rather than go deeper and let people see his darker side. He didn't want people he'd formed bonds with suddenly fearing him. So he completely understood her guarded exterior. In fact the only person who truly knew him in the circus was Cat, and she only knew because of her abilities.
"Of all the Italian dishes to choose from, you pick pizza?" He asked in a playful tone. Giving her a slight nudge with his shoulder. "Fine..But you better not be the type to ask for Olives..Because trust me, they're not a acquired taste that age gives you."