Yeah? [she's happy to hear this even if she doesn't visibly react much. Maria knew James never wanted her around and Henry liking her enough? it felt like an accomplishment. they weren't the same man, Maria wouldn't even say they were a lot alike...but it was close enough it really scratched that itch she'd had ever since she first met James.] I like talking to you, too. Even when I'm doing most of it. I don't mind if you don't mind. [she won't even take it personally if he zones out while she talks. it always seems like he tries very hard to listen.]

You want to give me flowers? Watch out, Romeo. [Maria needs to remind herself to chill.] Yeah, they're good colors, I thought. Simple but when you put them together, don't they look comforting? Nice.