Sighing, but still smiling, he nods. "Then I shall wait eagerly for the day I see such a smile. Until then, I will be satisfied with your company."

And knowing that he's happy, even if it's not immediately obvious by the sorrow in his eyes. Squeezing his hand, he remains holding it as he looks around briefly. It's as if he's only now noting his surroundings, so focused on his friend he'd been.

"It is beautiful here, isn't it?"