[ She continues staring, watching for any changes she can see in his expression, but she does seem give a side glance in the general direction of the counter, just in case they are coming back their way and happen to be looking up.

Eventually she gives up the idea completely. They won't be looking up, she decides, though why she knows that, she doesn't know. Either way, she shakes her head. ]

Your feelings aren't unnecessary, but they can be heavy and burdensome when you are unable to trust anyone with them.

[ Did he mean to? Did he regret it? Perhaps... but hopefully in doing so, he felt a little less alone. ]

...Thank you, for doing so with me.