When he slumped, after processing what he had said, it was her turn to lightly stroking his back, after a delicate squeeze. "Back there life is harder for the significant others. You can't blame yourself for that." At least he hadn't got her killed. Of course she was speaking of their general 'world' even if they were from alternate timelines it was still basically the same life. Danger and death at every turn. Or that was her experience at least.
Maryanne lifted her head. Eyes meeting his. "Never?" She could admit to being good at pretending, but at the moment she wasn't even being that. Her fingers curled into the back of his suit, to keep them from moving else where, even if the want was there.