That subtle shiver of the hand caught the whole of Damien's focus for a moment. Not even a second after her question had been posed he reached out to take hold of the respective hand reassuringly. The words that followed even felt as if they came of their own accord and felt entirely natural. "I love you and I love our daughter - of course I agree. Sometimes I even catch myself praying that she doesn't take after me." That second half which resembled more of a confession seemed like it cut quite deep and she knew exactly why given the sort of upbringing he had.
In saying this and feeling the way he did the words he wanted to come next did not. He was hesitant to say or ask whatever it was but since Fiorella could see it all the same, the discretion was hers to try and cut past the doubt and reassure him in turn.
