She froze, as the action was something that one didn't do in public places. Then, she remembered the very public hug she'd given Neji-nii-san upon her arrival.

The feel of the little boy's arms around her neck, offering her comfort form something he didn't understand but knew made her feel sad, was overwhelming. She'd never had this from her younger sister. Slowly, she drew her arms around the boy's small back, closing her eyes to savour the moment.

"Thank you," she whispered softly. "Thank you."