[that first bit makes her laugh a little, and she leans in and kisses him against the side of the head. no impulse control makes it so easy to be affectionate.]

Yeah. Be careful with it. I'll make sure nobody tries to snatch it from you. [...] It'll be good. Even if we don't get to talk to them, we know they're not gone forever. Even Lillium. And we know how to get them back, we just have to wait for the right chance.

[she holds his face in both of her hands, tapping him with her pointer finger.]

No giving up. I'm here with you the whole way.