She wasn't sure why, but the hug made her feel so much better. Mindful of how and where they touched her hidden cheeks were bright red, but she slipped her arms around him anyway to hold him for what brief time they had. It was comforting. She felt safe, felt a genuine care emanating from him and his words sounded so sincere she was tearing up with happiness.
It was then she realized that it was not a misfortune to have them as suitors, but a blessing. "I certainly hope not, but there are some heartless people in this world," she explained quietly, nuzzling cautiously against his chest, relishing in the warmth of him for a moment longer before trying to pull away and put distance between them. Perhaps they did not realize the extent of her relationship with the High Lady, but many others did and she feared word getting out to her that she was showing such affections out in the open in the middle of town to some mystery man.
"Thank you," she expressed sincerely, bowing her head to him slightly before lifting it to meet his eyes. "You are such a sweet man, I'm sorry I even suggested it. I just had to ask, seeing as this is something I would like to continue," Kai explained, gesturing between them with a shy, but happy smile. She reached out again with a gentle, cautious hand to take his up again.