She hugged him for what he said about doing everything he could to make things okay. When he spoke of doing chores and such, she said, "I don't mind doin' chores," with a laugh. She had a very pleasant laugh even if it was subdued. She bit her lower lip and pulled away, not completely though, for her arms were still around him. Her eyes met his again and she was quiet for a long time, but not in that awkward way, rather, that companionable silence. Her hand lifted up and she touched his cheek. "Ye're a handsome devil, do ye know that?"