"Of course," Jack nodded, and might have taken the conversation in a different direction indeed if there weren't two born werewolves in the front room. "It sounds like a very worthwhile thanksgiving indeed. What virtue would you have assigned me to, if I'd been there?"

From his blander tone, she might guess that he had some concerns about being overheard. Not enough that he wouldn't be affectionate, but enough that he wouldn't be out-and-out filthy.