[It indeed worked out, he thinks with a smile.]

I thought of giving you more to make up for our time apart, but it'll be simpler to pick up where I left off.

[Besides, the man has too many sweets as it is. Better that he just keep it to a piece every time they meet!]

And... thank you again. For all your help.

[He may not need thanks from others, but he feels the need to say it when the occasion calls. His heart tightens at the idea that they might've walked past each other, not knowing they both now lived in this giant city. So he's grateful on many levels.]