[Once she left, he relaxed into those touches, though he kept them all short and discreet. She seemed as excepting as Booker said, but it was ingrained habit.]

Sì, mio amore. I am fine. I-I will be fine. She seems like a wonderful woman and I'm grateful that she is in your life.

[He took a risk and cupped Booker's cheek, running his thumb along his cheekbone before dropping his hand.]

Besides, this will not be for long. I fully intend on getting a job as soon as.. this [He gestured at his face] is gone.