"I will," she told him, only a touch of dryness in her voice. Her thumb stroked gently along his cheek as she managed a small smile, trying to be as comforting and supportive as she could. It wasn't easy, given that she had very little experience with being on the receiving end of either of those things herself, but... it looked as though Luke might be so isolated that he wouldn't be able to tell that she was a bit rough around the edges.

"I'll keep telling you that until you believe it. And I'll hold your hand the entire time. I promise, Luke."