[Ah...so it seems yes, and as he clings he realizes that at least. His eyes still watery and tear-filled, his claws trying not to dig too deeply into the other as he holds her in a hug.]

...Does it matter? [he finally whispers gently, closing his eyes.] She has you here, without question- does a 'why' matter, when she clearly wants you here? If we don't question her for other things, would this be any different?