[ It's not the first mention of the demon slayers that he's heard, but is that what they are to each other? Home? His expression opens up, sincere in its softness. ]

I see. I'm glad I could give you a sense of home. It... it heartens me more than you know. But I don't think I did anything special. [ That anyone could think of her as a 'freak' was beyond him, anyway. ] If there is anything remarkable here, it is your love.

[ To care and smile so genuinely—what about that is anything short of amazing? ]

At a time as dark as this, to still have such a gracious heart is a triumph.