She hugged her arms around herself as she felt him out, still feeling somewhat sheepish, but happier than she had been in a long while.

She laughed softly and turned her gaze out to the city below as he apologized. "No, it's sweet... It's just nice to be around someone so genuine," she corrected him, rubbing her arm. "And it'll be really nice to actually have someone to share all this with. I definitely overshot when I signed for this place..."

While, yes, it had originally served as her fortress and escape, something in the shift of her world had broken through that security and peace. Since the disappearances, it had just felt... empty, yet somehow still smothering. Now, with Lea close by... maybe she could relax and allow herself to heal properly, knowing he would be near, should anything happen.