"I didn't have to do anything, love," he says. It's a cool response and his face betrays little, but underneath there's a softness to his tone. Can't have Sarah thinking he cares about her all that much, now can he? But he doesn't not like her either.

"Your fight or not, looked like fun. Was only in it 'cause I was bored. Haven't had a brawl in ages. And that was a proper bar fight."