"Unanticipated assistance?" he half-asked, trying to figure if he knew a few pastries he could make for consumption here. He had the facilities to cook, why wouldn't he try to help where he figured he might have a chance at it. Paying less attention now to the machines and more to her when he turned toward her he grinned, halfway amused.

"If it's unanticipated then you might be able to get away with it. What're they going to expect for this?" wasn't it enough that they'd probably get some kickass coffee out of the deal?