The poor lad seemed really nervous, and Patrick wished he could reassure him. Patrick was also fairly sure that would make it worse. So he focused on what Lyra added instead. "Oh, a new job, amazing!" he said to Avery, "congratulations, that's wonderful! A journalist, fascinating. You could talk to my best friend, Clio if you wanted. She's an archivist but also the Greek muse of history. Knows everything," he grinned.
To Lyra he said, "I'm so glad you can quit Taco Bell and do more of the things you love. See there, you're both already supporting each other. Wonderful! You really are an adorable couple!"