[ He only pulls away slightly to wipe at his eyes and cheeks. ] One day, maybe she will. [ Helios isn't sure how to cross that bridge if that were ever the case. But he'd not sure if she ever will. It's been almost three years since his arrival here, after all. ]

I wish you could m-meet her. I-I think you both would get along very well. Sh-she enjoys gardening quite a bit, and she taught me everything I know.