[Her assessment doesn't bother him since, as she's said, it makes sense.
His eyes drop curiously with her hand. He makes the connection, but he doesn't show it.
That's as subtle as he can manage. He turns his eyes up to hers.]
You'd be a good mother. [He offers the compliment sincerely, but with no explanation. Not that he cares about whether this is an appropriate conversation. He cares that he might say something too nice.
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His eyes drop curiously with her hand. He makes the connection, but he doesn't show it.
That's as subtle as he can manage. He turns his eyes up to hers.]
You'd be a good mother. [He offers the compliment sincerely, but with no explanation. Not that he cares about whether this is an appropriate conversation. He cares that he might say something too nice.
Best to pivot in a negative direction.]
So you settled?