He shakes his head, denying it, but stays silent. It won't do them any good to argue, and he's not even sure he can, not with this.

She sets aside her weapon, and he stares at her, surprised, before his eyes widen in true shock as she steps forward, as she tells him she missed him, as her voice cracks.

He almost can't make himself move. Not even to meet her halfway. But he can't leave her standing there like this, either.

His shoulder twinges as he pulls his right hand from his pocket. He ignores it, and reaches out to her, palm downward, making it entirely her choice.