He looks away off to the sky and the forestry surrounding her dwelling.
"I know why you do it. I..understand it." His attempt at empathy. He himself has had much time to develop it.
Her head turns away from her duties. His voice familiar, and never coming off as an uninvited stranger.
She locks eyes with him, โI still amโฆbut Iโve come to like it more and more. Itโs peacefulโฆ.โ