[Touches at her cheek gently, tracing his thumb lightly over her cheekbone, just for the sake of touching her - lingering lose and not wanting to draw back just yet]
[...] It's--
[Breathes out, quiet] I know you already know. Aramis told me what he said to you, when you first arrived. [For the most part, obviously Aramis was smart enough not to give the full details to that horribly awkward conversation, but] But I want you to hear it from me, too.
[Draws back enough so he can look at her - but still lingering close, even now not wanting to draw back from her]