[ Despite herself, Grace can't help but smile slightly. ]

I told you that you were welcome. I didn't mean only when you bring gifts.

[ They hardly seem necessary in the first place, but she's learned to chose her battles with him, to a degree. And part of her suspects that this might be avoidance anyway. She lets the silence settle for a moment before she leans in. ]

You don't have to tell me. But I'm willing to listen, if you wish to.