Blue-eyes of his own searched hers, expression serious. "Better." He responded, still quiet and slightly above a whisper. "Thank you." Then there was a faint frown, concern mostly. "You looked-" Hot, in both meanings. "-uncomfortable."

A deep breath of his own, and he let himself relax fully. Ducking his head, mostly to hide what he felt was the hint of blush. Leaning forward with his torso, stretching his arms out in front of him.

"Maybe I just needed a partner."