And as it is, York has no idea about Carolina and Tex's relationship beyond their Freelancer rivalry. Or either of their true identities. He might have kept that detail to himself, had he known, but to him he was just talking to a good friend about the woman he's in love with.

York's smile does come back, then, as he laughs a little. "It is fun. I didn't think take you for a prude, Tex. Don't worry, I keep my hands to myself."

For now he is, at least.

"...we do need to talk, though. After what I said to kill my shadow."