The change in her demeanor got his attention, his playful smirk settling a bit as she touched him. But he smiled at her words, albeit a little sadly.

"It's hard to believe, right?" His arms tightened around her in a hug, and he leaned against her, nuzzling his face against her shoulder. Her statement hit him hard for a moment, but he wasn't going to let that get to him. Not now. Not tonight. Tonight, they were celebrating, and that was all that mattered.