A twitch of humor at that. Only half an hours worth of conversation. Ellis is certain Wysteria might manage the full hour and then some, if past experience is any indicator.

As to what he might like to discuss—

Would it not be unfair, discussing what's at the forefront of his mind while she had a hand in plaster? (And for all the other reasons. Ellis has them listed, knows them well.)

"I'll think on it," is what he settles on. "We get on well enough, book or no."

Even under these circumstances. Ellis imagines it weighs on her more than she's showing, the matter of the arm.

"You left much for us to discuss."

His poor mail cubby.