She chuckles quietly.

"Any other day'a the week, I've got lots of problems. But not today."

She leads the way to the bar, tossing X another grin.

"Today you call the shots."

She winks, and sets her palms flat on the bar, waiting for the keep to head their way.

"Afternoon, Miss James."

"Howdy, Carl. You're lookin' well. Could we get two sarsaparillas?"

"'Course. Anything for you ladies."

There's extra warmth in the way he smiles at Kate; however, X is afforded a polite nod before he moves off again.