( She ducks her head slightly to hide the smile that fights its way out, hand going to try to tuck back a piece of hair that isn't even hanging loose. Kate clears her throat, the brief instant of shyness over in less than a second, though when she raises her head again, the smile's still there. )

More than that. ( Which, in part, is probably attributed to how little Kate really expects from anything. ) He's... kind. Funny. Bit of a neat freak. Probably more patient than he should be. ( At least with her. ) Good at just about everything.

( Really, it's a little annoying how well he does anything he decides to try.

But with that... brief introduction of him over, Kate tilts her head. )

Might've. Part of the guard.

( Giant nerd, very good cook? )