She's right about that. His life has never been a comfortable one and there's something in his presence that gives that away too, much as he tries not to show it. It could be those hands that have the wear of hard work on them already, but it could be in his eyes too.

The palms of his rough hand smooth over her thigh, not only accepting the new contact, but encouraging it as well. It makes him smile a little bit that she feels so comfortable being close to him. He likes the feeling of being appreciated by her a whole heck of a lot.

"Me too." He said nodding his pillow cradled head. "Wasn't expecting much out of tonight, but ... I dunno. It always seems like in the moments I don't expect anything to happen, something does. Like the calm before the weather suddenly changes ..."