Mr. Wednesday & Phryne Fisher
Wednesday never complimented someone if he didn't mean the compliment. That just wasn't how he was. Of course, sometimes he may compliment someone in order to get what he wanted, but he was honest with his compliments.
He considered her question for a moment. "I am not completely sure," he answered, honestly. "I have not been too lucky with relationships recently, but I am not opposed to starting up a relationship. And friends are definitely welcome, I do love a good friend."