"So really, it was just kinda useless?" Not meaning to be as much of a jerk as he sounds, giving a nod though. "Mine was... Nothing like this," he says, gesturing to the room. "Above though, it's about like that. Nice stove those. Better than woodburning," he says, seemingly amused.

Pausing, he gives her a look with a sweet smile. "And two is not a crowd. It's barely a couple when the people are as warm and friendly as we appear to be," he says, all his slights softly couched, mostly teasing.

"Also, the name's Jacob. If you cared."