[ Oh Wanderer. She smiles softly and reaches out to hold his warm hands in her cold, frostbitten ones. ]

No, silly. Because you're here with me, and because you care about me so deeply.

[ The people of Sumeru cared about her too, but it's not the same as a personal connection with another individual. ]

You are my closest companion. I treasure you dearly, and it makes me happy to know you do too.