"Since it is unlikely I can dissuade you from smoking and you would probably do it outside and freeze yourself, much to Bunny's dismay, I shall assist you, then." He reaches up and removes the battery, then delicately sets the battery and removed outer plastic cage for it on a nearby counter.

He doesn't smile when he does so, but his grey eyes flash a bit and there's the hint that Garviel thinks this is all very funny for some reason, not in a mocking way, but more in a familiarity with his friend, his friend's habits, and his friend's husband.