"No, I guess not. I don't exactly see a variety of soy or tofu products for you to snack on." She gave him her own half smile, feeling a little sorry that the man couldn't eat meat. Most of her diet consisted of it for both preferential and genetic reasons. She'd never met a vegetarian were. Not that they didn't exist, but she'd never had the pleasure.

"Make sure you do." Riley gave him a pointed look. "I'm not as meek as I look, I promise. I'm fully capable of taking care of myself or anyone else that might need it. It's not like you'd be throwing me to the wolves, pun not intended, if you asked for my help. Besides, I kind of like you." Her smile was teasing now as she crammed her hands deeper in her pockets.