"Daphne.." he began, hoping to be ever the voice of reason even if it was against his desires, "I understand how horrid you must be feeling... and that you need to feel assured, but is this really truly how you wish to be comforted in your time of grief? It is so fresh are you sure..."
When she exposed her shoulders Daniel felt a surge of desire which was completely contradicting what he was saying. "I mean... death is so close to life and I know people... what was I saying?"