He closed his eyes and took a few deep breaths before speaking again. "...I mean, I get it. There's no reason for me to clean around. I know that, but... it still makes me feel like I'm not doing my part", he said.

"I can understand that", Val said, folding his arms. "When you were home you had to take care of many chores, and now that you don't have to do that, you feel that something is missing".

"Yes", Adrien said, nodding. "Yes, that's it. But -- also" - he swallowed, trying to gather his thoughts - "just, I -- I'm not thanking you enough for all that you've been doing for me".

"I think you have been", Val replied, smiling. "You're doing it right now".

Adrien shook his head. "Yes, I know, but... it's that I'd want to do something... something more tangible". He twisted his fingers into knots as he spoke. "Please, if -- if there's anything I can do, let me know".