"Cheaper than buying a take-away every night." John agrees in an even voice. It was a lot safer, too. He didn't want to inadvertently reveal his power if a small time criminal decided to take a pop at him, especially since he was suspected he was under some kind of surveillance.

"Erm, one of my neighbours decided I need fattening up. Can't really say no, can I?" He grins impishly, smoothing down his cardigan with his hand and lingers in the living room for a little longer, letting his voice drop. "They have been, but I've been handling it."