[He nods, she's explained her side so he supposes it's time for him to do the same.]

Where I am from physical affection is not so easily given. For me that was the first time anyone has ever...

[He imagines what it might be like with Gwen. He'll never know that and it hurts.] It is an act saved for people who are bonded in love. Appreciation is shown with words or tokens - claps on the back among men.