Miles' hand was comforting and warm against her cheek, and she closed her eyes for a moment just to feel the sensation more clearly.
Daphne tried to give him a smile - he was trying so hard to cheer her up, and she really did appreciate it. But this was far too serious for any real joking in her opinion.
However, her face did light up a bit at the second mention of her birthday. "Your wife would like that very much," she said, giving him a look of gratitude. And then she could return the favor and give him the belated birthday party he'd wanted too.