[ Briefly, he lips press as she thinks - but she ends up shaking her head. ]

That's the thing, isn't it? Nothing quite compares... but I'll do my best to find a way.

[ Turning herself in her chair so that she may rise unassisted, she rounds to table to embrace William from behind; arms encircling his shoulders, she leans down to kiss his cheek. ]

Until then, I hope this will do.