["There's absolutely no way I wouldn't believe you," she says.

Ah, he almost wants to cry. He doesn't, of course. Tears don't even get close to his eyes, but there is the feeling of warmth ripping into his chest, finally burrowing into his heart and making a home there where it was once an empty space. Because there were so many times that Okuni didn't believe him - and it was never her fault, but just the way the world and the app worked. There was always a divide that always left him wanting.

How long have I been waiting to hear those words?

And yet - all he can do is sigh at that, holding onto his sister's hand and almost sheepishly running a hand through his hair, eliciting the soft jingle of bells. He thinks that some things will never change, and how much he needs Okuni is going to be one of those things.

But now he finally has her.

Now, he's certain he's unstoppable.]

... Mm-hmm.

I'm Baren, and you're Okuni. We're two, but we're one.

[And finally, it pulls a sincere smile out of him.]

Okay - but I've got a lot of ground to cover, so let's get some snacks first?

[Hopefully that'll give him a little bit more time to put himself back together - but he does have quite the year to catch her up on.]