[He didn't ask for her to take more meals with him, but his expression grows warm and fond as he looks down at her after she promises him that.]

I would like that very much.

[His thumb strokes against her back as he leans in to kiss her again. It's hard to resist now that they've opened that door, though he's careful not to take advantage of the tacit permission he has. When he pulls away, it's to leave her there to fetch water.]

And I promise [he says, over his shoulder] to try and go to wherever you are working to make that easier to accomplish more often.