[He turns tightly, reacting to the sound a split second before he sees who it is. Once he registers it's her though the set of his shoulders relaxes somewhat. Ah, Lydia. Always worth his time, and usually even a pleasure.

So few things on this damn boat are, lately.]

Most people would follow that with a "so what else is new". [The remark is sardonic out of habit, without any real bite. Not for her. He doesn't return her smile, but that's all lingering aggravation. He even manages to be mildly teasing, in a knowing way.] And whatever naughty little pleasures are you up to today? Or has all the fun gone out the window with the current state of things?