Whatever Christopher had been expecting it certainly was not this; as Thérèse continued to compliment him he found himself blushing, pausing as he had began to bring the fork to his mouth to continue eating. His mouth had dropped open, unable to smile, but as she stopped speaking he grinned. This was refreshing. Thérèse was refreshing and for a moment he completely forgot their situation.
"There is a lot you like about me," he chuckled, putting down his fork and taking a drink. He certainly needed it.