[ hopefully her hug can be cozy and comforting in return. she doesn't like being indebted to anyone, so if she can give back some of that kindness, she'll try. ]

Of course. I know things hardly ever work out the way we want them to.

[ she's a realist, not a daydreamer. though she's found that it's nice to daydream, sometimes. ]

You too, okay? Or, as long as you want. [ until you tire of having a human heart, though i hope that won't be any time too soon. he has so many more memories to make. ]

Mm, if it works out, I'll make sure those knuckleheads stay out of trouble. [ affectionate ]