[ Marui can see in her face the subtle dip in the mood. Somehow, it seems appropriate. The way she rubs at her neck...

It sounded lonely: haven't been a part of this for a while. He glances down at his cup of tea and takes a sip from it. ]

Mmh... I can't say I understand. But if it means you can have some happiness here that you don't normally know, that's enough, isn't it?

[ She doesn't owe him any deeper explanation, nor does he need one from her. It's fine, just like this. ]