"I am not the most sporting man, but I am thinking it would be fun indeed," he told her with an enthusiastic nod. God, anything to fill the time on the island, really. He was used to being kept very busy.
He listened curiously as Lacey explained the circumstances of her move to Dog River. It was nice, really, to get to know her a little better. They were always busy working in the diner, it left little room for much more than small talk.
"You found your calling, hmm?" he smiled. "Good for you, it is brave indeed to- ah- escape, as you say," he told her, thinking of the lovely Dounia and her horrible engagement to the worst man. It was brave indeed to start over, to risk being alone, to take on a new venture.