[That bluntness is something Myr's always found more endearing than not, even if it's made him uncomfortable in the moment. Truth's more important to him than comfort, in the balance of things; someone who's so direct in her pursuit of it was bound to garner his affection.

And the fact she continues honest in response to his own honesty, oh--that has him back on firmer footing, and truly, it is a relief to hear that he's not alone.]

I'd believe it, [he says, smiling the wider.] You went after that like you expected it was full of feathers, it sounded.

[A breath, then.] There's still times I find myself going for a spell, and I've been here more'n half a year. It's a heavy adjustment to bear--but it does give us the chance to learn to lean on each other.

Not being perfect at it yet--there's no shame in that. [From his tone, he's reminding himself as much as he's offering the idea to her.]