Unaware of her ability, Stratos raises his eyebrows a little - if she has his brother's number down, he'll give the young woman some credit.

Or she's speaking to him, but surely that's- unlikely. He gives Felix a sidelong look, slightly disconcerted despite himself. He bows his head to Verity once more and takes a couple of steps back, looking a bit more like a scolding parent than a ticked-off superior.

"I'm so sorry about this," Felix says, with a duly sheepish smile, and a proper bow. "I'll settle the bill with our hosts before I go, of course. And thank you - this is still the most enjoyable meal I've had in months."