[ He glances up when she approaches, and gives what's starting to feel like a canned response at this point. ]

We have things under control for the time being. [ If that weren't the case, he wouldn't be taking this break. ] You kept him alert and didn't get in the way as we did our work, so I'd say you did your part for the day well enough.

[ He looks her over after that, with a slight tilt of his head. ]

What's your relationship with him, anyway? You... what, worked together or something?