[Ruby scritches behind Baltus's ear and makes an elongated "awww." sound when he admits to that.]

We've all been torn away from something- I'm just glad he, them, well all of us aren't letting that stop us from getting connected to something or someone else.

[Look- There is a brief moment where any sort of understanding and thoughtfulness drops from her expression. Replaced by a little bit of drool coming down her cheek.]

Oh... man... I could really go for a donut right now-

I mean- Yeah- Yeah. Your secret is safe with me. Don't you worry.