Stefan's smile prompted a smile in return. It was good to see the young man unburdened for once -- genuinely -- and perhaps there was an additional thrill of pleasure in the knowledge that he was the one that coaxed out that smile in the first place.
Again he reached over, carding his fingers through the sandy hair. "Good. I'm glad to hear it. Now, how about a walk?" He nodded toward Stefan's mug. "Once you're done, of course."