[With his hand pressed to its chest he moves closer, his free hand coming around to hold it close. He realises how much he missed it immediately, the comforting warmth and scent making him close his eyes and lean into the embrace more.]

I just want your word that it will never happen again.

[He would know if the SQUIP lied, but he doesn’t think it will. He monitors that heartbeat anyway, just incase.]

That’s all I ask.