"Brand new world out there," he shrugged, smiling at her.

The way he saw it, everyone had the right to live out in the open, should they want to. It didn't feel right to him that anyone should hide away just because of their race, or their appearance, and he was glad that he was the one to show her that here, she didn't have to worry about that.

It felt like he'd soothed some of her concerns, which made him feel pretty happy, but he was still surprised by the hug. However, he was as quick as ever to adapt, all six feet of him more than willing to lean down to meet her halfway, his arms resting around her as he let out a soft laugh.

"Well, you're friendly," he commented, a hint of teasing to his tone.