[ There's a slight tilt to her head, but any curiosity he's now brought up must be left for another time or she'll never let him be free. ]

A confidante and companion.

[ She can't imagine him ever confiding in her, but she hopes he understands that the offer is mutual, even when her mood has kept her somewhat low. Especially then, even.

Reaching for his hand, she'll attempt to part with a gentle squeeze, her touch lingering as she speaks with a tone more hushed. ]

Thank you. I told you such things that would cause most to turn away, if they would not merely look to me from across a chasm and condemn from afar...and you did not. It means more than you can know.