She moves to wipe his tears and Slaine can't help but feel his heart swell. This moment, although one full of tears and embarrassment on his part, is one he thinks he'll always cherish. To hear her proclaim his importance to her, that she thinks of him as her best friend, eradicates the bulk of insecurities he's carried within himself for the past year or so. No longer does he have to worry about whether or not she truly cares - it's clear she does.

They have plenty of time ahead of them to share together. They don't have to be apart. It sounds far too good to be true, and while his first instinct is to think the worst, the part of him she lifts up argues otherwise. Maybe here, he really can be by her side forever. Maybe here, they can both carve out a new life and truly be themselves.

He nods at her words, wishing his resolve was stronger. It's always because of her that he finds tears in his eyes somehow.

"You're my best friend as well, Princess."

And more, if he were to be honest, but this probably isn't the time or place for any of that.

"We won't be apart."