"Many unpleasant things are waiting for me there," he told her. "I appreciate the sentiment, though. I do. And if you change your mind... I would listen."
He looked up at the house as they approached.
"If the rules are different here..." He looked at her. "I'll have to think about what that means. But nothing feels the same. Except one thing." He glanced up again. "And maybe that means something too."