['Doesn't talk back'? He tilts his head to one side and raises an eyebrow. For someone used to nasty surprises he's understandably a little apprehensive about where she's taking him, what she's going to show him.]
I'll try not to? [He didn't think he'd have to try hard, if that's all she wants from him, but he won't make any promises.
Curiosity starts to tickle the soles of his feet but he quashes the quiet telltale hum of restlessness and keeps his eyes locked on hers. It's been a long time since anyone looks at him the way she does. Since anyone's bothered to do anything for him, right up until the attorneys she used to work for took up his case. Frank appreciates it, the way he appreciates all the little things between them.]
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I'll try not to? [He didn't think he'd have to try hard, if that's all she wants from him, but he won't make any promises.
Curiosity starts to tickle the soles of his feet but he quashes the quiet telltale hum of restlessness and keeps his eyes locked on hers. It's been a long time since anyone looks at him the way she does. Since anyone's bothered to do anything for him, right up until the attorneys she used to work for took up his case. Frank appreciates it, the way he appreciates all the little things between them.]