[ He chuckled. ] Seems my rep is still intact, then. I have literally never once hurt anyone, but that seems to be a pretty pervasive part of the myth. Maybe it’s so that people save face, I don’t know.

[ He flashed her a grin. ] You say that like it’s a waste of time to pay my debts, [ He teased. ] Pretty sure I owe you at least one decent night out. And I said I would, didn’t I?

[ He leaned back, smiling amusedly as he looked around the club. ]

Besides, crowded places like this are always a good way to show off. Should I show you something fun? Pick an animal.