[Yeah, he lets her land that hip check, chuckling good-naturedly. It's still wild, the idea he willingly allows people to touch him, but it's not really unpleasant.]

Vehicular manslaughter, huh? Sounds like fun. When I have time to read, I might pick up a mystery, but honestly, I'd rather hear people tell their own stories.

[He shrugs and puts his hands in his pockets to keep them warm.]

Listening leaves my hands free to work. I don't like to sit around and do nothing.