[Helen glances briefly between the two of them following that brief hesitation, but if the lack of name bothers her, it doesn't show. There will be time for that later, and it won't be a terrible inconvenience until she finds the need to refer to her in the presence of someone outside this room, which she doesn't believe she'll be doing anytime soon.]
Of course. I'll do what I can.
[It warms her to know he's starting to trust her. Being able to trust someone is something she thinks he badly needs, especially given the concern he seems to have for this woman and the reassurance she seems to get from him.
After a moment, she adds,] You were worth it.
[And unless he does something to drastically change her mind, that's her final opinion on the matter.]
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Of course. I'll do what I can.
[It warms her to know he's starting to trust her. Being able to trust someone is something she thinks he badly needs, especially given the concern he seems to have for this woman and the reassurance she seems to get from him.
After a moment, she adds,] You were worth it.
[And unless he does something to drastically change her mind, that's her final opinion on the matter.]