Leon gave a nod at Valentin. He'd had pretty much the same reaction the first time he found out about Alec, too, so he understood completely that look of awe and astonishment.
When Alec spoke of being alone, however, the only one of her kind, he felt a pang of sadness for the beautiful being sitting beside him and suddenly she looked so small. Slowly, he reached over and clasped her hand in his, curling his fingers around hers and giving a squeeze. When she looked his way again, he offered her an encouraging smile. She wasn't alone. She had friends all around. Even if those friends might be forgotten the next time she was reborn.