[The hand on his shoulder feels weird, for the first few seconds. But at the same time, her concern touches something in him, something that makes him feel embarrassed and glad at the same time. It feels a little strange, being taken care of by someone you consider your second, adopted little sister, but it's not entirely bad either.

Thus he reacts the same way he always reacts, when he refuses to admit being emotional- playing it cool and scoffing.]

Hey now. I'm the older brother in this arrangement, I'm the one who gets to be concerned.

[But then he does smile, because this is Adela and she's one of the few people who get a little leeway. Who get to get away with being able to read in him.]

Thank you. I'll keep you posted.