Elizabeth was admittedly a little stunned to be hugged. She remained stiff for a moment, a blush creeping up on her face, before she awkwardly reached up and returned the hug lightly until he pulled away.

It wasn't something she was used to, to be sure.

"I'm sorry, I hadn't realized you didn't know and that you were worried about someone back home," she replied, straightening her dress some. It didn't really need to be straightened, but it was something that she could focus on that wasn't his gaze. When she felt like the redness to her cheeks had faded, she cleared her throat and looked up at him. "Are you feeling any better, now?"