She tensed at the shadow but when it proved to not be Heartless or Unversed she relaxed again and gave her friend another warm hug. "Love isn't about quantifying how long you had together. But connections that run deeper and you can work on those here..." she said, kissing her hair gently. "But I am happy to learn all you want. Just please... when you do wind up back, have faith. In your heart. In their hearts. Even if it feels like forever, being alone isn't. I promise."