He doesn't answer, choosing instead to turn his head to kiss her cheek, soft and sweet, and loosen his arms just a little so it isn't quite so, well, desperate. He's nuzzling her gently as he speaks.

"It's beautiful. And you're... wonderful."

He tries not to heap praise on her, since he knows it makes her uncomfortable and she argues that she doesn't deserve it, but... he can't help it. His heart is so heavy with warmth he can't restrain his words.