[Gale's own face has colored significantly; he's not surprised that his dear friend is having a bit of fun at their expense, especially as she's had to deal with his being so morose these past weeks, but there is something unsettling in just how triumphant she had sounded.]

I'm sure she— means well.

[Of course she does, but that doesn't stop the both of them from feeling a touch embarrassed. He tucks his phone back into his pocket as he moves to join her, gently reaching out to take hold of the cover flap and pull it back just enough to reveal her eyes.]

That does mean we have the place all to ourselves. Surely that will help us both to breathe easier.

[Fewer opportunities to trip over themselves trying to figure out how they want to present this to others.]