He doesn't glance away, but only because of her question.]
I'd like that. [Frankly, he thinks it would probably be easier to find her world than it will be to track down the other Earths But Not Quite, which is the main problem he has. He smiles, nudging her.] I want to see your ice cream café.
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[she does not trust luke to be like yeah! i'm fine! dies of a heart attack when he goes home
she does consider the viktor bit, though, like. 100% seriously. she will do this.]
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He reaches over to take her hand, though, and squeezes gently.]
I'll be alright. I promise.
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Again. I don't believe you. [huff!!] But I suppose I don't have a choice otherwise, stubborn as you are.
[despite emotionshare not being a thing it's pretty clear this comes from a place of care.]
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But he doesn't want her to go home with this burden of concern on her, so--]
If you can't trust me, trust Scien and Dahut.
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[...]
I suppose I can do that. [a beat.] Will I ever see you again?
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He doesn't glance away, but only because of her question.]
I'd like that. [Frankly, he thinks it would probably be easier to find her world than it will be to track down the other Earths But Not Quite, which is the main problem he has. He smiles, nudging her.] I want to see your ice cream café.
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Hah. [she says, after a moment, with a big sigh.] Yes, you're right, you do need to see it. I'd like you to meet the other travelers, too.
[ochette would LOVE him. a beat.]
... You may need to wait, because I'm not sure that I will... [a beat.] Well. I suppose I'll just have to let you know if I survive.