( It may be a case of her reading too much into his behaviours but these are tactics she recognises. If there's something bothering him, it causes her concern. With some she might try to coax a little more from them. With Anders, it doesn't feel quite right. Perhaps like seeing like and deciding to leave it alone. )

I'd love to. Consider me a willing participant in any and all adventures. ( What she can offer is some quiet reassurance that regardless of whatever could be going on with him, he has a friend in Chloe, should he want it.

She smiles and nods, impressed as ever. And maybe going along with that confidence just a little. ) If it isn't too much to ask, and if it would work, do you think you might be able to help me with something? I'd like to boost the effects of some flowers, if possible.