[That was surprisingly comforting to him. For one who was still getting used to physical contact and affection, he found that simple motion to be what he needed to calm his tears.]

We're the same in that... I spent so much of my life in the company of Pokemon and no one else, and now I can't imagine a day without you near me.

[He smiled against her hand, eyes closed for the moment.]

I can stay in the other bed here, if you'd like.