Rose isn't sure which precise statement triggers the shift in Fabian's expression, but there's something nostalgic in it, as well as about it. She's reminded of John's fondly-exasperated smile whenever she was particularly on her bullshit. It's nice.

"My condolences," Rose says with a hint of her own smile. "Your friend sounds like an insufferable nerd."

She does accept the handshake--her hands are pretty frail due to atrophy, but her grip is sure. "I like your name," she says, apparently sincere, "but you don't have to call me Maximum Legend. Rose is fine."

Maybe she's not quite done fucking with him.