"That's better than the uninformed," Max countered, shooting him a wry grin. "And you've survived your first nightshift. Congratulations. Saves me from having to tell you things that'll convince you I'm crazy until you witness them yourself.," she added, shaking her head reufully.

She hitched a thumb at the restaurant she'd been heading towards. "I was gonna grab a bite to eat. You hungry or you feel like chasing leaves some more?" Her tone was teasing and there was laughter in her dark eyes to show that her words were meant only in jest.