[ I will never ask for help, is nothing short of a vow to herself so as not to be a burden, not to forge any kind of real attachment to people. But with Cross' words, and the way he looks at her, makes her think that maybe, even for a moment... ] That's-- nice to hear.
[ Said with an equally warm smile. The hand that is on his shoulder moves to straighten an invisible crease. ] That was better, I think!