"I cannot imagine he would. He was angry at me at the time," she reasoned, going to a vase nearby and re-arranging the flowers momentarily as she passed to gesture to the sofa and say "Please, sit. Oui, Merek does not like trivial things such as decoration. I even have to pick out his wardrobe for him. I think even then he decides to wear his more comfortable attire."
Christine waited for her guest to sit before seating herself. "To what do I owe the honour of this visit? Would you like refreshments?"