Sounds like a deal. No hug, but you get strong enough that you could get one. We can settle on a fistbump, 'cause we cool.

[ He might compromise on a high five with minimal complaints, if she insists, but only 'cause she's deserved some allowances with how hard she's working on the cure.

At the mention of their goals, his expression turns wry. Yeah... he isn't, but then again... he just can't deny people help just for his own overall want. ]

What did you have to do on this mission? If you don't mind me asking.