[ Grell shifts a hand to rest over his, before craning her neck back to peer at him with a huffy pout. ]

You made it sound as though it would be so much worse, you know!

[ Picking her head up to look at him properly, her expression eases a bit, and she finds herself reaching put to cup his cheek. ]

What's more, you're too hard on yourself. Physical desire is only natural; you deserve that companionship, as much as any other.