"I don't know. What I say is maybe if an animal was so weak it got put to better use being jewelry or clothing, maybe it didn't deserve to get revived. Maybe it'd be better just as an occasional surprise muttation for the Games." He shrugs as he takes her hand. "We do better than nature, I guess."

As usual, the tip for the waiter is pitiful, but he doesn't let Swann see what he puts on the check. He takes her back to the car, and leaning back against the car, he lifts her a bit so he can kiss her..

He opens the door to the backseat, rather than the passenger's.