"I really am not."

He smiles a little saying that, though, knowing what she means. To an extent, at least. And saying the right thing now is about the only thing he can do to help her be a little more sure that he won't hurt her again.

The heels of his thumbs wipe across her eyes as she closes them, and he leans in to kiss over the eyelids, then her nose, letting his forehead rest against hers.

"That's alright too."