[ She smiles back in encouragement; she said she didn't want to give him empty words, and she means that. But if he thinks things were hopeful, then she can believe in that too.

blissfully not knowing he was about to die wth wwx ]

Their timing here was really unlucky... I'm sure there'll be another chance once we return. [ Which she's still going to state like a certainty. She can't waver on that. ] Your sister must be worried, though. Do you think she'll have people looking for you?