She didn't know how else to release this energy, this startled understanding that she suddenly had a home on top of all things. But, her world focused a little more when she realized that he was offering her even more than what he'd already introduced her to. She blinked away her tears, pulling back from his embrace a moment.
"Only a start?" she repeated quietly, sniffling a bit loudly, running her hand over her eyes to brush the tears away. She met his gaze warily, watching him a moment as she tried to figure out exactly what was going on. What was he going to be offering her?