[Fenris' expression is a mix of awe and respect and envy at the attitude that seems to come so easily for her. He tended to dwell on things, stewing and brooding, for far longer than those things deserved, but he'd always been that way. Still, it didn't mean he wasn't trying to change that about himself, not blind to his own shortcomings.]

I suppose, making the best of things is all we really have left to do. [His stubborn side disagreed. 'Making the best of things' sounded a lot like giving in and doing what they were told.

There were easier things to think about though.] Specialized desires? [He chuckled quietly.] And do you have any of those?