He laughed. "Well, that's all right, then."

With a glance at the door, Adam looked back at Pepper. "Looks like I've gotta get goin' now, but it was good to talk to you, Pep. I'm glad we're all right an' everythin'. I'll keep an eye out for Brian and you do the same for Wensley, okay?"

Adam was half-way out the door before he stuck his head back in with a grin. "I don't think 'e's poisonous, anyway..." Then he ducked out again to avoid any flying objects.