"It's not a terrible plan," he says, turning to face her. She might get a kick out of how out of touch he is in that regard. Any that he has seen are bound to have a unique spin put on them. That is actually what compelled to him to bring her up. He rejects the word "distraction." He just feels like warmth.

It's unbecoming but she did volunteer.

"First, do you — would you like to take a shower?" No strings attached this time, aside from the fact that Hap would very much like her to.