"She's a writer," he says fondly, a smile appearing. "A rather good one, actually. She was forever trying to get published before I met her, and when I met her. That's how we got close, we met and I asked if she would let me read her manuscript."

Thomas blushes a bit, absently turning his mug on the counter. "I-- I can't tell, to be honest. She's been very kind to me, we spend time together. But it seems mostly in friendship."