[ He just hugs her now. He pulls her in against his chest and sets his chin on the top of her head.

He hates the thought of Alina moving out. Now she and Athos will live together, and neither one of them will be with him. After everything that's happened recently with Hanna, and with Jack, this is the last thing he wants.

He can't tell her that, though. ]

I'll miss you. [ He can say that much, can't he? He moves his hand to curl around her wrist, and he holds it. ] I love you too. You know I do.

[ He pulls her close, hugging her, and then makes himself smile. ]

But you'll always be my friend. That's not going to change. I promise you, I'll always be here for you.