"You'll be okay," she murmured, returning the squeeze just as lightly. "It might be a little uncomfortable and hard at first, but I promise, we'll get you back to normal as soon as we can."

It was nice, though-- this connection. Just by holding his hand, it felt as though she wouldn't have to say a word, and he'd still be able to understand her.

The thought made her smile as the helicopter took to the skies and headed for home.