Arlen had smiled when she leaned against him, and had resisted the urge to wrap an arm around her shoulders. When she wasn't paying much attention, almost falling asleep, he'd stolen a few glances himself, unable to get over how such a beautiful woman head ended up in his house.<br/><br/>He was about to give in and hold her gently against him when she pulled away, and instead found his hand resting against her own as she spoke. "Perhaps it is the promise of warmth, which brings two together making both feel safe with one another." He smiled, watching her expression closely.