The fact that Adrian was still holding Lyri's hand escaped him. And as she informed him her mother had called him 'Golden Knight,' he laughed, a real laugh, a sound that hadn't left his lips since the attack. "Some of it is greatly exaggerated," he admitted with a smile. "I might need to tell your mother not to believe all the stories."
As she yawned he smiled even wider, her eyes beginning to droop. "I don't know Lyri," he answered honestly. "But I think that you made a lot of progress today. There will be good days and bad days. They'll still love you." He leaned over and kissed her forehead, the action just feeling right. "Sleep now. You need to regain your strength. I'll stay here for a while. Keep you safe."