[Even if she cannot see the tears, she can certainly smell the salty scent of them as they trickle down his cheeks. From the moment of his appearance she's been selfish. Shock and alarm are rightfully felt, but it's no wonder that his emotions finally betray him. Anyone would feel heartbroken to realize their parents don't recognize them. Even at such age. One thousand or more years of memories is a great deal of life between them that has yet to be experienced for one.
Her head tips down, and the surprise of his sudden heartfelt embrace fades into something like empathy. This ache is one she's all too familiar with, even within the span of the last twenty four hours. How lost he must feel, particularly if even his sister cannot recognize him. Heart throbbing, with all the care of handling a new born child, her arms gently wrap around him in a comforting embrace. She cradles his head against her, fingers softly stroking his silvery hair.]
It's okay. I'm here. [Seventeen or not she owes it to this child to take care of and look out for him. And she wants to, she realizes. The sight and scent of his tears clench her heart, and she bends down to fully hold him within her embrace, gentle yet firm and unrelenting.] It's all right, Ren [She consoles softly, her voice calming and soft.]<?small> I'm here. I wont go anywhere, okay? I'm right here beside you, and Ai, and Zero are here too.