"Yes please," to the tea. Despite having shed as much Britishness as he can, tea is always appreciated. A consequence of having been raised by a very English mother.

"I do, when it's appropriate. I've had to bring it on treks that lasted several weeks, through jungles and mountains." Sensing the weight of it might be a key issue here he adds, "The rest of the pack is usually heavier."

Since it's unloaded, he's happy to set it down as he takes the tea and sips at it. "But for where you are, a handgun suits you just fine. They have incredibly small ones for going about the cities. I just didn't have one to hand."