"That's nice to hear." Because he'd really come to care deeply about Dal. He couldn't really do anything about that yet but he was content knowing that he'd be able to offer this at least. It felt so much better than nothing at all at this point. Smiling at him, he made himself comfortable while they waited for their food. It'd be a little longer since it was further away but he didn't mind.

"I enjoy you being at my side too."