At that, chuckle escaped Sinead, the honesty catching her off guard, however much appreciated it was.<br/>"Good girl," she praised, transparently pleased by Tanis' response. The comment was accompanied an almost private grin, happy to be able to share with Tanis something which Avi so evidently didn't show any interest in, as Sinead angled past the other woman towards the stove. "Short ribs does a body good."<br/>Avi, who either hadn't heard the sweetness of the praise or had chosen to ignore it, had instead gone to the drawers, picking up three sets of cutlery.<br/>"Do take a seat, Tanis," he urged with a friendly smile, as he cast a glance in her direction. However much time Tanis spent in their home, Avi could tell she still felt like she was intruding. "Anywhere's fine."