[ That gets her to smile, eyes even a touch warm with the extra bit of effort he puts in. ]

There you are, darling. That must feel better. Though, I was thinking that we might take our drinks to the balcony. Get a bit of fresh air.

[ At that, she flourishes a small tin of cigars! ]

I've never been much of a smoker, myself - I've been holding onto these for ages! - but I had thought that they might be useful eventually.