She doesn't flinch from his gaze, the way some women -- especially young girls -- might. She holds it, calm and steady.

And when he is finished speaking, his answer satisfies her. In fact, you can almost see a wild spark in her eyes, to accompany the soft smile spreading slow on her face.

She drops her gaze back to her food.

"Minin' s'tough work," Samuel adds, around a mouthful of food. "Dangerous, also. You did good to keep your head above ground."

He points his fork at Jay as he says so, before turning his attentions back to his meal.