His answer just made Malia beam happily at him before she leaned over and dropped her head upon his shoulder in affection. "I like being here too and you're a really good friend to me, Meru. Thank you for that." She answered with a content little sigh as having friends, let alone close ones, was still a bit of a challenge for her on the new island so she treasured that fact by him all the more.
"Definitely the first important thing to do, yes."