Daniel looks at the ground, expression pained.

"Caught that, did you?" he mutters bitterly, a poor and failed attempt at lighter-hearted, self-reproachful charm. "Yeah I know, real subtle of me. Just not a topic I typically enjoy breaking out in the casual danger dialogue sense."

Which is definitely a faulty premise seeing as they're in no obvious danger to speak of, but the sentiment applies. Aliyah nudges his knee in gentle reassurance and he unconsciously drops one hand to stroke at her. Oh yeah. Stirring up all sorts of happy memories and emotions tonight.