[Natalia doesn't know whether to start laughing or crying. The moment is too surreal. All she can do is quietly squeeze that hand, her eyes brimming with emotion.

As he speaks she does laugh.]

My! It seems rather fond of you. Or perhaps it was waiting for this day when we could meet! There are stranger ways for people to meet one another.

I hope it..will be fond of me as well, regardless of what comes next.