[He instantly recognizes the beginnings of tears, silently pulling her into him as she buries her head in his shoulder. He hadn't meant to make her cry, even if these particular tears were ones of joy and relief. It gets him to chuckle quietly, the first time he's actually felt like he's allowed anything else but a somber moment, hugging her tightly to him.]

Hahaha, it's okay. You've made me an incredibly happy man.

[He breathes a sigh out of his nose, his body relaxing as he quietly holds her, not saying a word so they can both have the moment to work through all their emotions- the stress of it all isn't something he feels they can just pretend to move on from. He too, is happy that they're both alive to be able to share this moment together, focusing now on Yoimiya and her well-being. He needs to be a rock for her as much as she's already tried to be that for him, stroking her hair with reassurance.]

C'mon. Let me see your beautiful face now. You can't hide from me forever.

[He says as he laughs again, tilting his head to the side to peek down at her in his shoulder, eyes bright and focused on her. Though as dull and lightless as they are, there's a certain gentle and kind shine to them at the same time when he looks at her, his smile wide.]

I can't thank my savior properly when she's buried in my shoulder like that.