"Of course it's in the top cupboard, did you also put them on the top shelf?" Krem laughed, going to the indicated cupboard. "Did you want to see me jump or climb on your counters or something?"

Even as he said it, he reached easily for the plates, sought out the wine glasses, then found her cutlery drawer as well, and went to her table to set it. He was quite certain, if his mother could have seen him, she would have given him a dressing for back sassing about setting the table; but then, his mother would have given him a dressing for more than just that.