Of course I was! You're important to me! [She loves you too Noel :c She didn't want anything bad happening to him, or any of those she thinks of as loved ones. He's getting another hug because dammit, why wouldn't she care about him?] Don't be silly, Noel.

[Once she pulls away he's getting an exasperated huff, but... seems sus but she believes him...........

for now:]

It had to have been. I'm glad to see you too, Noel. Not just 'cause you're someone I know here already, either.

[He's comforting, even if this place might not be the best place to meet each other again. But that's okay, they're stronger together, aren't they? She migth have huffed and puffed at him just a moment ago, but her saying that she's glad to see him gets a genuine smile.]