That was a long pause. Long enough that Maxwell almost offered to take it take it back, wondering if he'd upset her somehow, but before he could she was speaking again.

...Had he offered to help, or signed his life away? That was awfully formal.

Eyebrows cocking, mouth twitching, he waved a hand idly.

"No need for all that," he chuckled, gesturing to salute. "I'm happy to help."