[Of course she lets him, even if the gesture takes her by surprise. In moments, that surprise melts into warmth, and she works her fingers in between his to give his hand a squeeze of affection. It was comforting when they were children, and it's comforting now. But it's also something more, she realizes as those feelings of peace and security burn a little brighter inside of her.]

It's been a long time since I've seen you smile like that. I'm glad I could see it again.

[Her own expression has shed some of its melancholy as she looks at him. Natalia doesn't want to think of this as their last battle. There are risks to be sure, but her faith is still strong. Jade, Anise, and Tear are all here too. And this time there are so, so many others willing to stand together and fight. Losing shouldn't even be a possibility for them.]

Did you come here to watch the horizon? I'm afraid the lands infected by the Calamity don't see the sun anymore.