[He smiles ruefully, putting the cakes and alcohol down as she comes close. If he had it in him right now, he'd sing her praises loudly.
As it is, he lets himself be helped, and when she's done, he takes one of her hands. It's gentle and intimate and not how he usually treats her at all, but he does, squeezing her hand gently before letting it go.]
I haven't slept as much as I probably should, but seeing you is good for me. You're delightful.
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As it is, he lets himself be helped, and when she's done, he takes one of her hands. It's gentle and intimate and not how he usually treats her at all, but he does, squeezing her hand gently before letting it go.]
I haven't slept as much as I probably should, but seeing you is good for me. You're delightful.
[And her frankness is needed right now.]