I think I can consider her a good friend.

[ they can go back to work later, when the dance has worn off and their minds have slid back to business. for now, he's willing to do whatever it takes to give her even the tiniest respite and that includes being the frustrated "bad guy" of the operation.

he's just glad that designation isn't lasting. ]

Let's hope it stays that way. I'd rather not have a rotten egg ruining such a nice party.

[ totally going back to the egg analogy. ]