[ well, what's wrong with a little weirdly-timed sincerity? if she doesn't say it, she'll never say it, and if he's wrong and he does end up in solitary, wouldn't that just eat her alive to have not said it? ] Certainly. I am glad to know you.

You are bright spot in my days here.

[ it seems like she's leading them towards one motel room in particular, once they're there. hm. ]

And I am eager to instruct you, should you have any talent for magic.