An elbow gracefully careens into Tommy's side. You would never know it from Kate's composure, though.

"A peril of the committed relationship, no doubt. But then you'd hafta explain Milliways t'her as well, if she weren't to assume y'frittered away time while things home are so grim."

She lightly touches his arm.

"Be mindful. Y'might find some ladies here rather insistent."