[His eyes are still closed. He'd rather do that and feel semi-normal than to leave them open and blind, underlining the fact that they're useless. He holds her close as though if he lets her out of his arms, she'll vanish back into thin air.]

I know you did. I read all about it. You made quite a name for yourself.

[At that, he lets out a weak laugh, the slightest of smiles on his lips.]

Heh... So much for that little kitten in the lion's den. You were the queen of the jungle.