Tempting as it is, Chloe tries to avoid smiling too much. "Full of belief and praise? Absolutely." Behind the usual sweetness is a telling twinkle. His remark wasn't lost on her. Nor is she going to crumple into being overtly earnest. A lightness, however fleeting, is worth trying to keep.

She moves back to survey the house, nodding in approval. "Excellent. It's shaped up very nicely, hasn't it?" she hums, genuinely pleased by their combined efforts. "Do you think we should add more, now you've found your stride?"