[He'll be fine. And he'll keep it from becoming a full cry at least. It just feels like a lot piling on... Rei died. Maya and possibly more of her family may have been sacrificed. Yang's lost a hand and her cheerful spirit. And Trucy's gone.
He hopes that she gets some comfort from the hug too, but he realizes it may be something for his sake more than anything else. And at least she's taking it well. Phoenix does perk a little as he notices the fall of that language barrier, and he smiles lightly as he pulls back from the hug.]
I know you won't. [He has full faith in that.] You're welcome. I... I'm just glad you're back.
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He hopes that she gets some comfort from the hug too, but he realizes it may be something for his sake more than anything else. And at least she's taking it well. Phoenix does perk a little as he notices the fall of that language barrier, and he smiles lightly as he pulls back from the hug.]
I know you won't. [He has full faith in that.] You're welcome. I... I'm just glad you're back.