Lucius patted her arm. "Saving women can be a lonely job," he admitted. "For after the deed is finished there is usually no time to socialize, as there is a criminal that must be dealt with." When they reached the door to the tea room he held the door open for her. "It is a rare treat to be able to spend some time with a beautiful woman," he said with a smile, as if he didn't say this to every young female he met.