Then those who know you, [ softly, and he turns his hand and catches Auron's in his, holding loosely, but with much palm-to-palm contact, ] will know you more easily, and will be glad to see you so.

And if it is easier... even with rougher patches, I know I am glad.

[ There is still chill in the room. Regis has not forgotten the loss that he called Auron about in the first place. But the warmth in his voice and touch is not fake, either. ]