Solomon grumbled wordlessly for a moment before actually answering. "If I say 'yes' you're going to take a seat and strike up a conversation, aren't you?" He sighed. "And if I invite you in, you'll accept. So I'm just going to stand here and romance my new lady, and leave the two of you to it, and be thankful that I can't watch."

He raised the bow of his violin again, turning away.