[he gave a small grunt to this, and a small nod. Hovering would annoy him as well, but he'd do the same thing, if he felt he could. For some reason he didn't feel he had right to hover over her. Can't protect her how can he care for her?]

[Still, he stood, watching her.]

I feel like I'm unused to dealing with people, and you would think after this long of this damn city, I would be used to losing or nearly losing people. Again, and again, and again.

[he glanced at the man again, giving a small nod] Good. I'm glad. Nice to see you again, by the way.