[Chloe can't help a genuine look of surprise. Senel's actually been doing rather well, despite a slightly shaky start for the both of them; he's a quick learner, and he's dealt with the circumstances rather gracefully despite his usual hot-headed temper. All things considered, she has no complaints -- although there may be some bias skewing her positive opinion just so.

Or maybe she was so fearful of screwing it up herself somehow that all the little rough spots are easy to overlook in comparison.]

N-Not at all. I've been away so long -- I'm aware that I was rather unpracticed myself at first, so... [You know, if you nitpick.

Her words speed up a little next, a self-conscious sign.] But I've -- I've enjoyed this time, actually. That is -- the more stressful instances aside -- this has been...

[H o w is it so much easier to speak before a crowded room of people than it is to say this straight in private?

Keeping that in mind, Chloe regains most of her composure before continuing.]

Rather... I think I've learned a few things. [She smiles slightly after a moment, to herself.] I've known that there's more to you than just the soldier, but... I never stopped to imagine you in this kind of setting -- a domestic setting, that is. It's been... I think it's been telling. About the kind of person you are, and the qualities I may have overlooked before now.

[...Which... again, is not helping with those confused feelings.]