"What's this going business? You've already been and passed it."

"You know that flattery won't get you anywhere, dear."

"He can. Although there are much more successful strategies that he could theoretically use."

"In getting a good result."

"Anyway, seeing as no employee can ever breathe on Valentines Day are you free to catch a movie this weekend? You know, so we can at least act like we're romantic for two hours."

"Especially for chefs. Every man and his dog seems to want a reservation on Valentines day." Admittedly she'd be no different if her boyfriend wasn't a chef. "Great, which day is better for you? I just need to know so I can get someone to look after my brother."

(I'm Just A Passing Through Noodle Chef!) It's kind of gratifying to see that she's still one of the few people who can honestly say that they got the drop9n Minato Branwen.

She doesn't wear it with pride, she wears it with smug satisfaction.

Pride is taking joy in an achievement, being smug is wanting to take that achievement and rub it in people's faces.

She stared blankly at the pan for a moment then snorted. "Nah, he doesn't need the support. He's bratty enough as it is."