His face fell when she said she didn't want to try. So it was as he had thought. But his eyes widened when she talked of actually being in the relationship, and a genuine smile replaced the previously nervous one. "Really? You would?" he asked hopefully. This was exactly along the lines of what he had wanted to talk about; he was glad she had brought it up first and put his mind at ease. "I think that makes sense. I mean, it's a bit easier that way, knowing where we stand and all."