"I'm not one to tell you not to read Charles and sleep, for that would be very hypocritical of me, wouldn't it? I only hope to make sure you're taken care of," she smirked, knowing, of course, that the trio of beauties downstairs did more than their share of 'taking care' of Oscar. The brief touch was warm and lovely.
"Oh, yes." She nodded to the healthy plants on the nightstand. "Hazel gave me those for you. Beautiful, no? They will help you keep strong on these cold nights, my sweet." Something in her may have itched to grab his hand back, keep it in her grasp - something old, and needy. But no trace of that woman, Bliss, Mae Seturner, showed in her face, nor in her voice. "The children are busy at their work, Oscar. Why, idle hands are the Devil's playthings, don't you know?" She tilted her head, a slightly coy smile on her lips.