I believe we both know you will get nothing but honesty from me. [ Albeit, sometimes reserved. She wants to reassure him nonetheless. ] But you're not wrong. I find your eyes to be honest as much as they're welcoming.

[ Jill inches closer as if some magnetic force was drawing her in. It's when he compliments her in turn she almost stiffens on instinct. Joshua was the only one to show her kindness in the years she's been in captivity but the compliment still takes her by surprise. She almost wants to reapply a touch to her neck but withholds for now, stopping where she is just out of arm's reach. ]

I... don't always feel it.

[ Nor does she know how to take the compliment. Unfortunately, it's easier for her to respond to violence these days and she feels at a loss of words. She eventually does muster up a response however. ]

Thank you. It's... [ Been so long ] your words are kind.