Jack shrugged, "Six've one half-dozen of the other, really. Think he just does it to the ones he knows need it, or something. I've given up trying to follow his logic, actually."
There was another smile, "You're both welcome to stay the night if you like, I'm sure you know where the guest rooms are, or keep the couch, whichever. I've a husband to bother and a ship to check in on, girl's going to grow gills if she stays in the bath much longer."