[Fingers flex gently into the shirt that he’s holding. He purses his lips together, considering her words, then smiles faintly at her.]

…Thank you. That means a lot to me, that you would believe that. Sometimes it’s difficult for me to know one way or another.

[But encouragement doesn’t go under-appreciated at all. Connor decides to joke a little to lighten the mood.]

Maybe one day I’ll even be able to shop for myself. Imagine that.