He headed to the outdoors, opening the door leading to the sidewalk for her before stepping out himself, shaking his head and chuckling.

"Ya know, chere, I learned a lotta things over de years, but dere ain' one lesson more important dan dis one: ain' nobody worse and knowin' what dey deserve dan demselves." He didn't comment further on that point, but motioned down the street.

"Nothin' fancy, but dere's a nice cafe down de way here. Mighty fine coffee."