His elation was interrupted abruptly by the close proximity of the woman that had helped him earlier. There was a silence after she spoke, and his head stopped rattling.
And then there was a faint movement of his hand to an inner jacket pocket, and a small packet of spearmint gum was produced and offered. "Will this suffice?" he asked, trying to keep his tone mildly annoyed. Yes, there was something pleasing about the way that Harley was currently pressed against his person, but really there wasn't cause for threats of violence!