With the rumours swirling around, he figures he will be let off easy for associating with Phi, just as he had been only lightly reprimanded for his dinner with Roland - Roland was an established old 'friend' and even the Doctor was entitled to his guests from time to time.

He is visibly relieved when she agrees. He hesitates to think of the least bizarre restaurant he can before he gives his answer. "There is a quiet place called Below Timberline that I haven't had the opportunity to visit. If you are not afraid of heights, I will reserve a table for 8PM." He thinks he'd be able to hear himself think there, at least. He's imposed his own lifetime ban on visiting the Swift Cut, even if he thinks Phi might enjoy pigging out with her hands. Too many bad memories.