I did not mean to ignore it, or to dismiss it outright -- but instead not to dwell when so doing brings nothing but stress. [He shifted a little, shoulders rolling slightly before stilling back into his relaxed position against her couch. They surely painted quite the picture for an observer, but only the pets were there as witness.]

Generous. [He repeated the word with a hint of a smile -- not quite teasing, not quite not.] Are--

[He froze at the action, at her hesitance therein; he would almost liken it to a bird: unsure, and likely to fly with any slight movement. But as she moved again so did he, turning very slightly into her touch. It was a permission granted -- a penance perhaps, for what he had taken in touching her earlier. His eyes followed the progress of her hand back to herself, before flicking up to her own again.] You have said it in enough ways through your actions; I would not begrudge you a lack of vocalization.