It's nice that he doesn't pull away, and so Anne just squeezes him tight for a few moments before letting him go. And yes Firo, she does appreciate the awkward elbow pat. It's as close to a hug as she's expecting from him, and she really doesn't mind.

"Thanks," she's still beaming when she lets him go, and such a big smile looks out of place on her normally serious face. "I'm glad this finally happened. So many things got in the way for so long I was starting to think I was cursed or something." She's kidding but no, really, they've had the worst of luck.