[he can't quite step out of the hug since he's in a chair, but he does straighten up in his seat after a bit, smiling down at her]

I'd say something about how it's a great honour to see the spirits, but actually that's just embarrassing coming out of my mouth...it's not silly, though.

[he sounds a bit shy, now]

There aren't a lot of specific people I've, um, really really wanted to be able to do that. But, you're one.