[Oh, she's studying him closely. And not just because it's a relief to see him in his human body again — she's inspecting him for anything that looks off or out of place, anything that might be a trace of the corruption. After all, the longer Caster's magic has hold of him, the longer he'll suffer.]

[But it's clear from his words that it's not the only thing that's been hurting him.]

That's not true at all. No matter what I had to face, I was never alone. That is a fate that I wouldn't wish on anyone...

[That still sounds cold, doesn't it? As if she's only associating with him out of pity. Her hand leaves his, but it's so she can wrap her arms around his shoulder, hugging him from the side.]

You don't have to be alone anymore, Darin. I'm here for you. Whenever you need me, I'm here.