He rose, taking his plate and cup into the kitchen and disappeared for a moment, to return from Olivia's room with a few wipies. He approached Olivia cautiously, and smoothed her hair as he spoke, "Let's get you cleaned up, little princess. Want to go out with me and your mum?" he asked as his hand moved to her chin, to steady her face as he attempted to wipe away the mess. He got most of it, even as she moved her head away and he reached for her hands, thinking it best to be sure to cover the source.
"Happier are we lovie?" he asked, bending closer to her with a smile for only this little girl.