[actually. he really is. he's still a little...hesitant? cautious? not fully believing it if only because he really doesn't deserve this kind of treatment, especially not from Leia. he will never be able to forgive himself for what he did, but at least now he feels that he can move on a bit more from it. he'll always feel some regret, but it won't stop him and instead just make him think of it in a more nostalgic kind of way.
so he just gives her a quick squeeze.]
Good enough. [so not being complete honest, but close enough. just their usual joking way.] Just don't be surprised if I turn out to be the worst one you ever had. [because really, he's still in the re-learning process of how to even be a friend let out a "best friend."]
RIIIIIIGHHH!?!?!?
so he just gives her a quick squeeze.]
Good enough. [so not being complete honest, but close enough. just their usual joking way.] Just don't be surprised if I turn out to be the worst one you ever had. [because really, he's still in the re-learning process of how to even be a friend let out a "best friend."]