[He shakes his head, smiling as he keeps rubbing her back.]

Not at all. You're a relaxing presence to have around but even if you weren't, I enjoy talking to you, including when you're feeling down. If it helps to talk about them, then I'm happy to listen. If there is something else you'd prefer, then we can talk about that instead.

[He really just can't leave her feeling down, though, or lost in her thoughts. Even if she's a spirited girl, she's holding onto a lot of grief and regrets. She's trying so hard to cheer them all on, so if sparing a night or two listening to her helps at all, he really doesn't see how he could say no.]