As always, if it means keeping up with you. [ Tear had submitted to his touch immediately, thumb stroking his fingers gently to further reassure him that yes, she was here and had no desire to leave his side, less so when she could still hear the toll her absence might have inflicted in his voice. Closing her eyes, a smile lingered on her lips after Ace had finished saying his piece, to which there were several ways she could finish answering.

For the time being she felt it best to try and match his tone, managing a slight nod despite her lingering worry. ]

Running away, though... That would depend, would you allow me if I tried? [ Opening her eyes again, in that moment it occurred to her that she had to look up just a little more than she remembered doing so in order meet his gaze. The realisation struck her as odd, because even if she had been in stasis for a month, Ace surely couldn't have grown significantly in such short a time... Right? However, it wasn't often that she was without footwear.

It was this observation that led her to inspect his features as much as the rain would allow her, and what brought the bandage on his face to her immediate attention. Reluctantly, she pulled one of her hands out of his hold so she could trace the tips of her fingers along the affected area instead, eyes filled with questions. ]