Well then, you should count yourself extra lucky to have me for that now.

( Nico grins — it's a little tongue-in-cheek, of course, but she'll never pass over an opportunity to remind people she's a genius at what she does. Together they make for quite a pair, don't they? )

And I guess if I ever need to subterfuge my way into a better situation, I know who to call.

( A comfortable silence follows her little chuckle, during which Nico allows herself to finally address that little tug of something pulling at the back of her mind. She's here, in his space. He's here, and he made her coffee. They're talking about their lives, their responsibilities, and it's all just ... it's good. Maybe ... now is the time to ask? )

So. I was thinkin' ... back there at the market. That was nice, right?

( Oh, man. Okay. Okay. Inviting yourself back to a guy's place for coffee doesn't always mean "coffee", but if Hubert isn't interested then he'll at least tell her straight, right? )

I'd kinda like to do it again, if that's — if you want? Kiss you, I mean.