[She just thinks you're being cute, Jude... so that works in his favor, at least. But she does want him to relax a little too. She blinks as he moves her hand but smiles at the gentle squeeze he gives it.]

I see. [Silly human thing...? What does that mean? She wants to know...] I know but I can't help it. [She smiles a bit sheepishly. Yes, she notes the hypocrisy there...

She glances away thoughtfully.] The past year I wasn't here, I was worried about you. Of course I had faith in you but I did leave you in a difficult situation all the same.