"Oh, the tragedy that would be. Handsome man like yourself drowned in paperwork? The horrors." She couldn't resist teasing Jonas, he seemed to bring out this playful side of her that had been absent for far too long. Mercedes watched Digger with the bone before turning her full attention to Jonas again.
She pulled two already prepared plates that were more like shallow bowls. They were covered with other plates to keep the heat in. After removing the plates she handed one to Jonas then offered him silverware and a napkin. "I enjoy surprises and doing things for people."