The cheek doesn't go unnoticed, and it succeeds in making Lee relax instead of bristle. "Well, I figured I might ad-lib that part." It's not really a joke, but it's about as close as he can get for now, and he rubs at his forehead as he attempts to shift his gaze from Clementine to Lucrezia.

"How have you been, anyway? I don't keep up with people here like I should."