[It's a trip to hear, but that doesn't stop him from reacting before the thought to stop himself even registers. He smiles and looks over, eyes bright, and it's the closest to a carefree happiness that his face has gotten in...forever. It's different from the occasional fondness or amusement. He's just...safe. He feels so safe.

That's embarrassing as heck, though, so he clears his throat and turns his attention back to Lisko.]

Mm. It is. [But, ah... That's not all that helpful, is it...] I don't want things to change just because of that. We're the same people. We're...feeling the same things. We just know, now, and that it's okay. So...