Taking the opportunity she took him in and found she liked what she saw. Feeling had been different and so she smiled. He was attractive and the stitches just meant he was someone truly willing to save others, even at his own risk.
She gave a light laugh at the kiss on her stomach, "That tickles." and then she rolled her eyes at how silly that sounded. Gently her fingers ran along his features then down his neck. Maybe she couldn't put everything in words, but she hoped touch spoke enough.