[He's always cautious, to a degree, there's that way about him of always wanting to say the right thing, to please her. If anything, cautiousness on his own behalf should be applauded.]

It's all right, you know. I'm not going to let you break anything on accident, just don't be afraid to talk to me. I spend so long watching, and this is all the time I get to participate. I don't want to be reticent about it.