The reassurance gets a smile and a pleased little hum. She's aware of how kind he's been, and hopes she's been able to do a little to repay him.

She gives a little nod, takes a deep breath, and relaxes when she lets it out again. Her shoulders drop and relax, not as much as they might, but it's improvement. The touch is making her very aware of that place, which always makes it harder to relax. "How do you relax when people are trying to kill you?"