[ William's not certain if this reaction is better or worse than if she'd gotten angry. It's such a contrast to everything she's ever shown him that he's waging on worse. ]

It's...

[ He's not quite sure how to phrase it, not that expressing his opinion on it is what she wants to hear. ]

...relieving, I suppose. It's been so long, I nearly forgot it was possible.

[ After an awkwardly long bout of silence between them, he heaves a short sigh. ]

Don't go messing up your own chances even worse, now.