[Until he learns more about Songerein and waking up, this is the best he can do for Hiyori. If he can provide even some small measure of comfort when things get tough for her, then he'll feel that he's done his job as her God of Fortune. Making the best of a bad situation, turning a negative into a positive, providing a safe haven... All are things he ought to be able to do for her.

He hugs her just a smidge tighter at her nod, smiling softly to himself. She's strong. She can handle this.]

That you do. Although some of it is your own. Don't forget that.

[When her hold on him loosens, so does his, in case she wishes to slip free. It's never his intention to hold her in place, to keep her for himself, however much he may long to do so. She's her own person, capable of standing on her own two feet. But he's also there in case she stumbles and needs a hand.]

Yeah. We'll find a way home, together. To that room where we belong, all three of us. Otherwise we'll get one hell of a scolding!

[Yukine won't let them hear the end of it, that's for sure. Leaving him to do all the work around the shop, studying on his own, and having to watch over his sleeping form. Provided he hasn't rolled off the roof yet. The kid would probably let him as punishment for being an idiot dozing off up there in the first place.

And for dragging Hiyori into this mess, whether it's his fault or not. Which he still feels it must be. That's one reason he has to do right by her.]

You're welcome, Hiyori. That's what a god is for, right? To answer your prayers, no matter how big or small. I'll always be there to hear them.