"Oh Much," Erato said softly. "I'm so sorry. Your poor friend. I'm glad you had a chance to do your kiss over again. And friendship is very important too. You must be a little tired, from so much emotional energy being spent." She brought his hand up to her cheek and held it against her face, in a kind of tiny hug.
Somewhere along the line, the bar had emptied out, with the bouncer on the door locking it shut and throwing Much a curious look as he called out that it was closing time and wandered off. But Erato only had eyes for Much right this minute, and she gave him a comforting smile.