Keeping the politicians honest, eh? That's admirable.

[And futile. John's not about to go judging a man for his line of work when he's been utterly unemployed, though. He shifts the topic. There are enough half truths he doesn't want to deal with if Elijah starts asking his own questions.]

Well, I was going to head down to Tescos... or whatever they've got here that's like it. We haven't got any milk. Did you want me to pick you up anything particular? Marmite, if they've got it?

[He keeps a straight face at the last question, but his tone is clearly teasing.]