[Ah, he's overwhelmed her. It was probably just a matter of time; if he wasn't so obsessively thorough focused, he'd still be feeling some of that himself.]

I understand how you feel. [He leans back with a nearly inaudible huff a sigh, some of his serious mood softening.] I'm grateful that it's been peaceful enough to at least give us the time to adjust. How are you faring?