[She takes what he says seriously and with a good amount of thought. And in hindsight, Voile wonders what's made her think it's okay to goad Marie into being publicly open with her. Not that she's necessarily 'goaded' him, but the wiser path might have been not to make himself come across as so vulnerable.

The features in her face soften as she watches him, attentive and almost hanging onto each word he offers to her.]

No. It does help. [A small smile.] It's better to know that you aren't alone, then to tell yourself that you are. I... feel better knowing I'm not the only one who feels that way. It helps more than you can possibly know, Marie.