Francis listened intently and nodded, not even looking surprised at the woman's purse bit. A person has to survive after all, and he'd have done the same.

"Really!? What are the odds!" He snickered as he mentioned the constable being hit but obviously not badly injured. His face brightened at the giggle and he giggled as well.

By the end of the story, he laughed. "Just what he deserves. That's amazing. Can I see it?" He said speaking lower and leaning in so they weren't over heard. He looked to the bartender then back. "Later, of course."