Only if the cure was that easy. Just being in each other's company would be wonderful. Sadly, that was not the case, but he felt more at ease knowing she was near him. Her and all of her pets. Squirtle needed a friend too, having to deal with him all day so far.
The little bit of laughter from just eased him a bit and made things feel more normal. That was something he needed desperately at this moment.
Her words that they were going to be fine, worked better on him, than his own words on himself. He wanted to believe that they'd be fine, but he was scared. That feeling setting in his chest as he stared at her. Her beautiful face. John was not about to let her get ripped from his life just as quickly as she entered it.
There was a warm smile. "We'll eat." He confirmed only caring to make sure not to stress her and make her disappear into nothing.