Having her move closer was a tangible sign of progress. It meant she felt safer than she had and was willing to inch out of her safe haven. If he could continue making progress perhaps they could find themselves on solid ground again.

"Not scared," He clarified. Fear wasn't something he was acutely familiar with, but he was almost certain that it wasn't what he had felt at that point. "But concerned for your well-being."  Connor looked up and in her direction. "I'd like to make sure that those issues which were causing you distress are fully resolved."

Saying that felt...right.