[ she's happy to let him stay where he is, petting at him like usual. it's not just comforting for only him. she's a little more at ease when she has someone to lean on. ]

Right? It's been what, three... four weeks? Feels like we've been here months. [ long, slow sigh. ] Doorman seems like a - guy? person - with a good head on their shoulders.

That's good advice, though. Being aware of the little things. It took me a fucking long time to realize the little offhand shit I said actually could really hurt.