Zinnia dared to reach out and pat his arm again though left her hand to linger just a few moments longer than the time before. While he was right, they barely knew each other, she still didn't like seeing him in such a state. He'd been friendly and she'd actually quite enjoyed his company the day he'd come into the family shop. But.. she wasn't about to push something on him he wasn't sure of.

In regards to propriety and gossip, she simply shrugged. "Most in society think me and even my family to be a bit odd," she said honestly, no amount of anger or frustration evident in her tone, "Besides, it isn't as if I'm wholly unchaperoned right now." She nodded in the direction of her sister who was still close enough for the whole situation to be quite respectable. Amaryllis even peeked over her book and smiled at them to indicate she was there and listen at least enough to be able to step in when or if she was needed. "And if it would be easier, should you still like me to come, I'm sure she could accompany me to your home as well," she added, feeling much better as her sister gave a silent nod before she added, "And she's a healer."

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