It's a sign of Franziska's recently-found generosity that she simply waves off Gumshoe's apology. "It wasn't very long." The Franziska of old would have lashed the detective for every minute that he was overdue. It takes another moment for her to realise that the man is not going to take his seat unless given permission: something about that chafes at her, but she can't quite put her finger on it. That is quite irritating, so Franziska subsequently reframes it as inconsequential.

"Sit down," she says, gesturing to the empty chair. "Would you like something to drink?"