They are, but even then, it's a complicated and loaded question. Emotions can be harder to express than mathematics. [Just take a look at yourself, Bruce.] I will try to bring it up when I think Rio'era can answer. I don't imagine it'll take long, but a few days to a week to get her bearings in the world I think will help.

[He gets the trust, and he appreciates it. This is definitely what he would consider his own strong area. Arthur takes another sip of his beer, glancing toward the window again like a reflex.] She's so affectionate and smart, and so curious about everything. It's hard to believe that anything could possibly go wrong.

[And that's a small show of his own trust, such that it is, admitting that about himself. Maybe it's weakness, maybe it means he'll be compromised, but at least it won't catch anyone unawares.]