[Far be it from him to ever begrudge another person a bit of stress-eating— the simple comforts are oft the most effective. He offers her a reserved but genuine smile, giving a faint shake of his head.]
Not long, I assure you.
[Long enough to see that she's quite agitated, but he doesn't think the muffin needs commenting on.]
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Not long, I assure you.
[Long enough to see that she's quite agitated, but he doesn't think the muffin needs commenting on.]
A few moments, at best. Are you at all hungry?