"I would never bail on you. Why would you think such a thing? I'm hurt.." he said, comically placing a hand over his heart. Catching Terry's meaningful gaze, Michael gave his best friend a cool grin before he turned his attention back to the studious blonde.
"Is that right? What kind of plant? I saw that you got a package the other day with one," he answered, pulling up a chair to Mandy's table and making himself sort of comfortable.
Mandy looked like she wanted to roll her eyes and it was remarkable how she refrained.
"Yes, I did, but I'm not researching that one."
"What was it again? A dancing plant? Did you like it?" he inquired.