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[Her confidence in him makes that spark that started in his eyes upon seeing her again shine just a little bit more. It's somewhat brighter, as if he might smile but that possible smile just never makes it to his lips. But then most smiles don't often make it to his lips. They just sit in his eyes and settle there.
He takes another deep, calming breath simultaneously as she does, his eyes narrowing with curiosity as she mentions something else. He'd rather focus on her anyway. And he wants to know where she is right now, mentally, what brought her to this point. As it's always been with Willow, he wants to know everything regarding her.]
I'm trying to imagine you dark and veiny. [Said with a slight shake of his head as he continues to study her.] Tell me about last year.
ooc: Oh thank goodness. I like being stuck with you.