He may want to hold onto his crowing considering Enrique is the ONLY rat allowed in her kitchen and more precisely after several baths.

She gently rubs his back as he slouches.

"I heard one of the niñas at the restaurant use an expression I liked: 'Thanks, I hate it.' It's a good one, no? Fits with what is happening," she moved to sit next to him, offering proximity but not invading his space unless he'd like her to.