As fine as she seems - and she is fine, really she is - she's glad he hasn't followed up by asking why, or what happened. The detail is still something she'd rather not go into in-depth, if she had a choice in the matter. She's ... she's okay. She's dealt. But that doesn't mean it's easy, or will ever be.

His reaction wins him a moment of silence, and then a truly sympathetic smile. Unable to help herself any longer, she reaches out and ruffles his hair.

"Yeah, I know. Even if I wanted to be, I'm not sure you'd let me." Her smile quirks. "Guess I should be thanking you for that, huh?"