[ he moves his arm around her as soon as she's pressed into his side. it's nice to feel her grounding presence and, not only that, he likes knowing that he's not alone. being able to feel her warmth beside him certainly helps keep him from losing his shit, which is something he's actively trying to avoid while digging through all of these terrible memories. ]

I wouldn't mind going somewhere with you. I'm sure it's better than here. [ a small smile as she keeps his love of beauty in mind. perhaps that'll be enough to distract him. ] Let's go.