Irene couldn't help but chuckle warmly at that. Oh to be young again, she thought fondly. It was interesting, seeing Scott through Ruth's eyes. He looked different than Irene had seen him. And she certainly hadn't paid attention to his voice as Ruth had. "Mm." Her fingers reached across the table and found Ruth's hand, clasping it in her own. She was being needy but somehow she didn't think the young woman would mind.
It was always nice, someone who sort of understood what blindness was like. "Do give him a chance, won't you?" Irene had already known his name, had mentioned it to Raven with a knowing smile when the meeting had occurred. As she told Raven repeatedly, it was good to cultivate relationships, gave people more to hold on to. And not to mention gave Irene something to excitedly inquire after. A mischievous smile was playing about her lips and she squeezed Ruth's hand.