"In fairness, I spoke like this before college. I was a theatre kid." As if that explains everything. "But yes, yes, I did, and I will probably die still in debt if my partner has anything to say about it."

He dusts off his hands, refusing to be cowed. "No. I'm not a Frankie, or a Lin, or a Frannie. My friends call me Foggy." He holds out his hand on reflex to shake.