"Hey now, the only thing that's changing is the stool part. I'm still ordering you around, and I wore eyeliner for this, so you best believe I qualify today." She's grinning, and she glances at the apron and half chokes back a laugh. "That.... is perfect. That is perfect."

She takes a step back from the food and without even thinking she pulls a ponytail off her wrist and braids back her hair - last thing you really want in food is hair, and she doesn't even think about it anymore.

"Well, I haven't met Lara yet, and I haven't seen your abs, but I guess that means more gym time for you. Believe me, it'll be worth it. You can have the best of both worlds, it's my pleasure to inform you, but... you know. Free time? Can't go that far." She smiles at him, and moves to wash her hands. She's got more energy, right this minute - the crutches had hurt, it'd all hurt, but she hadn't gone back to work yet and so right this second, right now when she could walk but she was going back on Monday - today and tomorrow were gifts of the first order.