[and they do. hug her. arms around her little waist, a firm circle of their arms, enough of a squeeze to convey the grief behind their happiness that they'll finally get to go home and be with the one that they love.]

It has been a great pleasure and an honor, to get to know you, [they say, leaning back again.] I know we come from very different worlds, but I recognized something in you. And I'm very glad to have met you.