"Support? No. This time I was going for warm," she said innocently, with as straight a face as she could manage. "I heard it was snowing outside, or something," she continued, her lips quivering before they pulled up into a grin.
"Though I suppose if it isn't snowing, I should let go of you?"
Ace shook her head slightly. "If it will make you feel better, Professor. I'd hate to cause you any discomfort. But I don't mind, really. And like I said ... I'm sure we'll be doing this again. You're welcome to call 'it' for picking up the tab next time. I promise not to interfere."
There was a softly teasing smile on her lips before she glanced to Ari and Darl.