[ She wouldn't call it a problem, just an observation. Quite honestly, it makes her feel... well, simultaneously happy and embarrassed. It's an odd feeling, overall. ]

I don't mind, so you don't have to make a face like that. Even though I wish more people had done something like this for you... otherwise, it just feels... [ It's Mary's turn to scrunch up her nose now, searching for the right word. ] ... lonely.