Pen returns the gesture, thumb making a slow rolling motion over the hand she held. She didn't like it, but grief? That was processed differently by everyone, and all she could do was be there.

"I know you will. Just...remember I'm with you, every step of the way. We're a team, you and I."

But for now, that was something to brush off, set aside. Rising a little from her chair, she kissed Freya's cheek, tongue licking off a little bit of sauce as she pulled back.

"You made a mess, you know. Eating so fast."