[ Strange, to hear words so innocent and genuine-sounding from a man (currently a kid) he's gotten so used to questioning constantly. But more than that it makes him sad, a part of his heart already mourning the loss of this well-intentioned child in the years between then and now. ]

You won't end up alone.

[ Simple words, but he says them with more force than is strictly necessary for a casual conversation between two strangers. He knows the misery of being alone, has recently learned how nice it is to not have to be alone, and now that he's back he can make sure that Dokja won't end up alone for as long as the mercurial fates of Kenos allow. ]

You'll get stronger too, and save plenty of people. [ You saved me, again and again. ] It'll take time, but you'll get there.

[ He really sounds so sure even though he's known this kid for all of ten minutes.... ]