[ He's gentle when he dries the plate, and quietly wipes and pats it dry to ensure that it is fully dried and watches her for a moment as he does. It's hard to resist, though. And he's sure he'll slip up sometime, but the moment has passed without flaw so he can be happy about it for now. ]

Oh - yeah. Thanks. I'd like to sit and talk. But if I get too bothersome, just tell me to go away. It always works with me.

[ Far be it for him to overstay his welcome in her house. ]