[Somehow, even with the warning, he'd startled her. He just can't catch a break it seems, but such is the nature of teleporting. He grins sheepishly.]

Sorry about that. If it helps, I've had worse reactions.

[Having a knife pulled on you multiple times leaves you with a healthy appreciation for your teammates reflexes. He's learned to teleport out of stabbing distance.

Of course, he's not the only one with surprises today. Ruby hugs him and that's not what he was expecting at all. It's not like he'd known the girl very long, but maybe she was that kind of person. The kind to open her heart (and in this case her arms) to anyone. He'd already thought of her as a good person, a girl who had probably seen more than she let on but who was also still so young. This confirmed it in so many ways, but it was just nice. After a moment of hesitation, not quite knowing how to respond, he gently puts a hand on her head and one arm over her shoulder.

She seems like she could use a hug too.]

I honestly think Roy kept more of an eye out for her...but you're welcome all the same. Like I said, we look out for each other around here. That included your sister, but you now too.

[He smiles slightly, recalling words Roy had spoken a long time ago about using what little strength they had to protect the one's they loved.]