He does tense at the touch, but only because it's unexpected. The second he understands it's to comfort him, he relaxes and smiles gently in gratitude. "You took the words right out of my mouth." It's too serious for his tastes, and maybe a little sappy too, so he goes on the same way he always does. Joking is as automatic as breathing when things are this tense. "Though, and this pains me to admit, you have way more fabulous hair than I do. You'll have to hook me up with your stylist."