Well, most of the time.

[That's not a story for right now, though, so she just shifts her arms to cross over her chest and nods.]

Gambit. That sounds a little better, anyway. You just missed my Charles being here. It's a shame -- I'm sure he'd love to hear all about himself.

[Maybe it would've done him some good to meet someone who thought highly of him, all things considered. The idea only serves to make her frown briefly.]