[...this is a bald-faced lie, and she can't even keep her pout the whole time she says it; by the last word, she's giggling, gratefully accepting a cup of wine so that she can hide her smile by sipping at it.]

...that sounds wonderful. I'm really glad to hear you've been able to see so much of each other.

[that sort of thing is important!!]

What is Harrow's friend like? Ooh, and how are things in your homeworld? Is your son doing alright?