[It's still more than he expected. The way Noh-Varr had tensed at the words was worrying, but his acceptance soothes the fear there, smooths the slight furrow from his brow as a small smile settles into place. Ryan doesn't expect the sentiment to be returned; this is enough, knowing that it's okay.]

--good.

[His grin stretches into something warmer, full of affection- maybe a little giddy with the rush from that jolt of fear being replaced with relief.]

I was a little afraid you wouldn't, honestly. But I'm not going to ask for anything more unless you offer it first.

[Ryan can be happy with this, with having Noh's company (and others' if he wants it); anything else is up to him.]