"I think for any of us death can be a bit of a preoccupation. Many of us have 'died' at least once, those we care about will die, it's hard not to be preoccupied by it." She smiles gently and blushes, actually blushes at how he says that he doesn't think he can be so open with anyone but her, implying he can be open with her. She hopes he can.
"I like you too. Those friends I do have are amazing, I'd love to count you amongst them Sebastian." Her fingers knitted with his own gently, thumb brushing his knuckles. It was hard not to feel connected.