Steph makes almost exactly the same noise. She props her elbow on the armrest and sets her chin on her fist, entirely ready to gossip about Tim now that she essentially has permission.

"Well at least he's consistent. Though he was very clear about that not being his real name. Can't lie to your girlfriend, right? That would just be cruel." She makes a face.

"Did you know he looked into me the first time we met? Knew everything from my middle name to my family history from day one, but couldn't be bothered to remember my other name for like, a year. And he never did tell me his! If his boss hadn't told me I don't know if he ever would."