They're beautiful, too. He smiled. "Just like--" He stopped himself short, but really, there was no reason not to say it. "Just like you." His cheeks gained a faint shade of pink. She could scoff all she wanted, but he had meant what he had said.

"Yes, I'll be fine. Really," he said, nodding. "It's just... not the most pleasant memory, as you may imagine." Understatement, but still true. "You were a great listener. Thank you." The thanks were heartfelt and genuine, deeper than she likely suspected, but reflected in his eyes.

He extended a hand partially towards her. "You getting up or staying a bit longer?"