He snuggled her close, glad to feel her arms around him, glad to see her smile, her beautiful eyes, her warm pale skin, glad to touch and feel her.
He kissed her softly again.
"I am glad that... that things are better. And you do not have to be strong for me, Ganieda. I almost lost it myself when you told me about it... and all I want to do now is hold you close. Cry if you need to, if you want to, and I will hold you."