[ It is important to Lux to be honest and forthright whenever possible, especially after worrying him like she did. Existing as a source of light and hope for others, Lux could never bring herself to come off as anything other than what others need her to be. Strong, bright, warm, but also distant. And it's that warmth that makes her different, drawing others towards her, but forcing her to keep them at an arm's length for her own safety. Her people could never find solace in her if they knew the truth. They would always lash out against things that are different, or that they don't or refuse to understand.

So it's such a quietly powerful thing for Ryoji to not only accept her vague explanation without question, but to accept her without question as well. For a moment she's at a loss for words, watching their hands rise and fall, keenly aware of the feeling his (colder) hand wrapped around hers. Lux doesn't look at him, but as their arms swing, her thumb gently presses against his. Thank you. ]

Then I suppose it's a good thing that I found you when I did. [ The understated smile on her face isn't one she wears often. It's a far cry from the usual light she puts out into the world, but it's so naturally warm that she practically glows. She may not know where she is, or what to do... but maybe that's a good thing. This might turn out to be exactly where she needs to be. ] Even if it doesn't bother you, someone needs to make sure that you don't freeze out here.

[ She did say that she would make sure nothing bad would happened to him, after all. ]