He wraps an arm around her in return, holding her there but not constricting in case she wants to leave. "It's a good story." It is -- engaging enough even without the adventure and the bloodshed. "I guess that's the real gift he was given -- a second chance." To do it better, to avoid whatever fate had in store. Cryorevival only lets people who die young get something like that, and Ivan hopes to avoid knowing what that's like for his entire life.

Ivan still finds it within himself to grin, tone becoming more affable. "You're not going to kick me out if I fall asleep, right?" It's a real threat -- he's tired and comfortable like this.