She’s aware of this rare amount of affection for him, so she’s hugging him back.
“I can take care of myself, y’know.” She’d say with a teasing tone as +
Seeing her face made it feel as though a huge weight had been lifted off him.
Without even touching his watch, Ben transformed into XLR8 and bolted straight for her, changing back once she was in his arms.
Very uncommon for him to be this affectionate, but--
"I was so worried.."
“Ben!”
She’s aware of this rare amount of affection for him, so she’s hugging him back.
“I can take care of myself, y’know.” She’d say with a teasing tone as +
“Ben!”
“Ben!”