[She wasn't expecting this earnest compliment, and it shows. A lifetime spent around duplicitous people, though, makes her appreciative of honesty. The look of puzzlement fades into a soft smile.]
Yeah, you too. Now get to bed. [She pats his shoulder right back, but with a leading force toward the door. He's still drunk, and this is still how you handle drunks, no matter how polite they are..]
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Well, no fear of that this time, I don't think, but it has been a long day.
[His expression falls a bit. A very long day. His heart aches a bit when he remembers that when he wakes up in the morning, Charley won't be there.]
I'm glad I met you tonight. You're good company and I needed that.
[He rests his hand on her shoulder with a small, but grateful smile, and turns to retreat to his room.]
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Yeah, you too. Now get to bed. [She pats his shoulder right back, but with a leading force toward the door. He's still drunk, and this is still how you handle drunks, no matter how polite they are..]
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Sleep well, Fiona.
[The door clicks closed and he's off.]