He breaks the hug finally, though he does take one of Emet-Selch's hands in both of his own and holds it, still loath to sever all contact just yet.

"It gladdens me to hear. Though a smile would bring me the most happiness." He offers up one of his own, genuine and full of affection. "This is a most joyous reunion, after all. So smile, my friend."

He hasn't seen a true smile from his dearest friend in so many thousands of years, after all.