[It's immediate, simple, straightforward. Ben doesn't see the value in withholding the information, though admittedly he hasn't been very skilled at anticipating how anything about this interaction has gone since he first saw Anya and the creature in the hallway. The answer isn't tentative, but he's watching carefully for any signs of tears again, or kisses, or some new, unexpected reaction.]
[ Spam - Infirmary this time! ]
[It's immediate, simple, straightforward. Ben doesn't see the value in withholding the information, though admittedly he hasn't been very skilled at anticipating how anything about this interaction has gone since he first saw Anya and the creature in the hallway. The answer isn't tentative, but he's watching carefully for any signs of tears again, or kisses, or some new, unexpected reaction.]