It was just lovely giving her a cuddle, and it really felt just the same as ever. He had no idea why it shouldn't, she was Ashley no matter what year it was after all. "Mmm?" he didn't catch it exactly, but then she was lifting her head to talk to him, and he forgot about it.
"Just say spoilers?" he repeated, and then chuckled softly. He actually did understand that reference now. "Alright... I don't want to jinx anything, you know? But okay... try me, what are you wondering?"