[ whatever it is, he'll take it. relenting, compromising, changing. one hour to relax and then he'll give up her phone and let her do whatever she wants to with her time. ]

Then you'd better hope I won't remember what that's like. [ for a myriad of reasons including but not limited to getting her boots scuffed and relieving her of her first officer and diplomat. ] They are very nice boots.

[ a part of him wants to tell her how lovely she is tonight, but another part of him feels that a) she's likely heard it already from someone and b) somehow she might not appreciate it as much if he bends that barrier between them even more. ]

Maybe you should dress like this more often. If you like those boots so much.

[ so he can't help a small mention of it. at least he didn't stare at her. ]