Rita's expression softens, her nervousness fading. She's not sure she's actually convinced him to keep living, and that bothers her... but she doesn't want to revive that argument now.

She holds a hand up to her face, lightly brushing her fingers where his lips just touched, then nods. They'll try to enjoy what time they have together... "Yeah... of course we will." It should go without saying.

"But for now, we should get back to this research," she adds after a moment, reaching for one of the books she's set aside on the floor. That's what they're here for, after all.