"Wouldn't have missed it." Well. Maybe for a horrible emergency. But if anyone understands responsibility, it's Karin, so he doesn't say that. And it's the sentiment that's the important part here. Rose delivered, one hand slides into his jacket pocket. The other lifts to absently rub at his jaw, and she might notice that he's freshly shaven, without the usual two days' growth of stubble on his face. "And you're welcome. I enjoyed your recitation."