[ It's such a slight touch but it works wonders in settling him down from an uneasy feeling he hadn't realized was creeping up on him the longer they talked, the more he realized their pods might be separated. Slinging an arm over the back of the couch behind her, he cants his head. ]

Contrary to how I look, I'm actually pretty good at following the rules. [ . ] When I know them, that is. We played the game well, don't you think?