He grins in spite of his dour mood.

'Would you mind? It'll entertain me for a couple of months at least.'

He's only half kidding. Going unchallenged is not something he's used to and the inactivity is getting on his nerves. So much so that he's contemplating something a little more drastic...it'd crossed his mind to sound her out on it actually but he's still a little pissed. So he just swirls his tequila contemplatively and mulls over whether or not to bring it up.