Jacholaus smiled. "Yes, really. And, no, I don't mind you there at all. I actually want you there," he said. He then would allow Val to pull him into a hug, hugging her back. She was a good hugger, he noted. "You're welcome, Val. And, I am, too," he then said before pulling away as she did. As much as he didn't want to pull away from her, there was such a thing as too much hugging. It may have gotten awkward. Jacholaus then listened to and accepted her request. "Don't worry. I will not tell a soul about this." Jacholaus then hugged her once more before standing, offering his hand to her to help her stand. "So, it's getting pretty late out. The missions thing was the last we had to do today," he said. "Do you want to go ahead and go with me to my home- I mean, our home?," he then asked, reiterating himself for correction's sake. As far as he was concerned, it was now hers as well.