It was an admirable strength he wished he had half of. Enough to support not just herself, but others. His strength wavered less these days, but he knew it was far from endless.

But it all seems a little less important in the wake of the quick touch of her lips against his cheek. He suddenly had reason to wonder what the researchers watching them were seeing. Certainly, his face felt a little hotter suddenly.

"Um, thank you. If there's anything I can do to help you- even if you don't really need it.."