[He's still smiling, something he hasn't been able to do in a long while. There's something wistful about it.]
As soon as you'd like. [That would be best, because he can already guess where (with whom) she's staying and he doesn't like it one bit. Besides, he needs the company. Maybe he can't spill his heart to her like this, but her just being there will help.]
[voice - September 1]
As soon as you'd like. [That would be best, because he can already guess where (with whom) she's staying and he doesn't like it one bit. Besides, he needs the company. Maybe he can't spill his heart to her like this, but her just being there will help.]