[Ion's heart feels like it's doing backflips in his chest. He wasn't sure where all of this was coming from, but somehow it had him feeling a bit... anxious, perhaps?]

[But of course, more than that, it made him feel happy.]

...we have been through a lot. And you're not the only one who appreciates someone having been there this whole time. [Slowly, and without a trace of hesitance, he reaches up and rests a hand on Luke's shoulder, smiling fondly.]

Thank you, Luke.