The scrutiny doesn't seem to bother him, although he's acutely aware of it. His actions are strictly gentlemanly, close but not invasive.

He had a feeling she'd say that and he can actually find the statement amusing now. Five years does a lot for sharpening a man's perspective. Once they've ordered, he scoots back and cocks his chair so he can sit face to face again with her, the table at his elbow. "What else doesn't Chicago do well?"