[The smile pierces him and the kind words fill him with a warmth he didn't think was possible in this world. Reflexively, an arm snaps around her waist, keeping her right where she is so he can bask in this warmth for even a moment longer.]

[It's clear that her words have hit home by the stunned look on his face and the slight flush to his cheeks. Bashfully, his green eyes dart all around, looking at everything but her. But he finally returns the look and smiles.]

...You know, I think it may have been worth losing all of my memories if just so I could make room for this moment.