The ruffle of her hair made her smile. It was a gentle, soft gesture that managed to put her at ease despite the fact that his words put her on edge. He was right. Putting yourself out there was hard, and it made her uncomfortable. But at his reassurance, she relaxed again. "And I'll always be honest with you," she said with a definitive nod. She wanted to believe that he was telling the truth, and for now, that was enough.
After a moment's silence, she gingerly leaned closer until their sides were touching. She was careful to put no pressure on his ribs, but there was just that light contact that sufficed. "How's your burn?" she asked, expression concerned. "And your ribs?"