That laugh is so bright and surprising. The word brother is just as wonderful and as startling. He manages a laugh of his own as he squeezes him just a little tighter for a moment. The tears prickling the edges of his eyes are happy ones, now, as is likely evidenced by the broad smile on his face.

"'ve been appreciating it for a couple months, little brother. Just glad you're finally here so I can tell you so to your face."

He shifts now, careful, to better support Regulus as they start to move towards one of the rooms. The inhale of his breath at the discussion of the damage is a little fretful.

"What happened? --If you want t'talk about it, I mean."