[ The expression isn't lost on Blake, who easily catches it in the mirror. The plates he'll deal with later, but for now, he busies himself washing his hands. His smile is answered with a pleased, almost sated, nearly lazy grin. ]

Never skimp when it's important, right? Don't mind admitting it's a little higher up there on my list than a nice kitchen. And just under a really good bed.

[ All three combined make for a pretty comfortable John Blake. ]