*rolls his eyes good-naturedly* *okay, so he probably didn't have to bring flowers, but he's happy to blame it all on his upbringing*
*listens to your explanation with a half-smile, reaching for his mug and swallowing another mouthful of coffee* *sets the rest of the folders in the chair beside his own and starts getting to his feet, sighing lowly* Here I thought you wanted me for my mind, Esther.