César resists a momentary urge to hug his girlfriend again, not so much caused by her words but more just... because.

He's still working on the venison and pauses a moment. "I'd be a wonderful little routine to get each other to ourselves for a bit. ... I don't need help getting things done, but if the idea of doing minor renovations and fixing things up is your idea of a good time...?"

It's a bit surprising to even him that he doesn't say no, but only until he realizes it's an excuse to spend more time with her. Then it makes perfect sense.