[ It is the tightness around her eyes that lets him know that there is more she could say, but that she may not be ready to speak of them just yet.

He reaches over to touch her cheek, and drops a kiss to her wrist in a bid for reassurance. ]

I am not going anywhere, Eun. [ He smiles at her. ] My penchant for dramatics aside, I will remain right here to answer your questions or listen to your thoughts.