Forgetting her presence momentarily, he placed a cigarette in between his lips. Just before he lit it, he stopped himself. “Is it okay if I smoke a little? I can do it outside if you’re bothered.”
“Huh…? Oh, no, it’s fine.” She smiled meekly, looking back towards him. “Go for it. As long as you don’t blow smoke in my face, i’m chill. And, breakfast is ready!”