She slips out before him, wrapping the end of the leash around her hand so that Max doesn't get any bright ideas about getting free.

"No, no." Well -- some Companions might. "Not seven - not for me." She offers a smile, and waits for him once outside.

"There are worse habits to have, yes. Companions always defer to tea based rituals, but I will tell you a secret if you promise not to tell."