[he hopes, even if he doesn't think this will be the case, that she will come back if she ever feels too unsafe in her current home. but just judging by what he's heard from her so far, he thinks that might not be a very strong possibility, as much as he'd like it to be. the smile he offers her is a little thin, but he does seem genuinely grateful for the fact that she's even considering it, or at least keeping it in mind.]
You don't need to thank me. It's the least that I can do.
[and it isn't very much at all in the end, but he'll still keep up his hopes.
his smile becomes a little warmer after that, and he gestures toward the seating area that they had eaten dinner at the night before.]
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You don't need to thank me. It's the least that I can do.
[and it isn't very much at all in the end, but he'll still keep up his hopes.
his smile becomes a little warmer after that, and he gestures toward the seating area that they had eaten dinner at the night before.]
When the tea is done, will you wait with me?