The huff that comes out of him is more a release of tension than a real laugh, but his shoulders still relax a bit, as does his grip on the coffee cup.

"I-I'm not sure there's ever really a brilliant time for it, especially given our- our situations," he comments wryly, gaze tilted down a little so he can pretend he doesn't have to acknowledge his cheeks still burning. "But-- I am glad you told me."