"Sounds like it to me..."

Distractions are key when working on something that is liable to get all involved fired or worse. Balance is leads to good work, after all, even if Mariko is just as susceptible to being sucked into work as he is. Whatever it is about this case that's got him so riled, it feels nice to see him breathe for a change.

" 'Very nice', you say?" She reaches over to nudge his arm, wagging her eyebrows at him. "Good on you for taking initiative."