Her reply almost startled him, and certainly threw him for a loop. It was her answer that revealed properly that Stephen wasn't the only one going into this relationship with reluctance, rather than what could've just been considered wary reservation.
In a strange way it almost made him feel closer to her. They had far more in common than had first appeared. "Yes, I suppose you're right. Childish dreams should be put behind us at this point," He said, tapping his finger against his knife thoughtfully, wondering where to take the conversation at this point, "Better to think of building a home together. Do you have any pets? Or do you want any? I've always quite liked the idea of getting a dog myself."