[Hmm... probably moving in similar job circles. She can appreciate a man who can properly punch back (both physically and figuratively). ]

I don't know if the nickname suits you. You're quite gentlemanly towards me, [she chuckles, trying to keep the mood light with a joke.]

Here- from time to time. [It makes her smile, the small, simple gesture of moving her hair out of her face. She makes 0 moves to stop him.] Oh, yes you are. I'm not always a first pick for men, some like more gentle, petite women. But almost all women would say you're hot.