Hans lifted his head, finally looked her in the eyes, rather than make him fall apart it filled him with relief and ease. Was this still the same little girl he left all those years ago? He gentle laid his hand against her forehead. He was relived that she was warm now. He sat back down and smiled.

"God, I knew you were stubborn," he started chuckling, "but I didn't know you were tougher than nails."