As soon as Zari opened her eyes and saw the bow and heard the story behind it, tears filled her eyes. The bow was most beautiful she had ever seen. She hold it gently running her finger along the string and her father's name. She felt Eugene's hand on hers and a tear fell on his hand. She was speechless, her feelings just filling her. She wanted to say something to him, at least to thank him but the words were stuck in her mind as she couldn't stop the tears. All the feelings she had been suppressed for the last days were now taking control.
She stayed like that, not wanting to let go of the bow nor wanting him to leave. "I miss him so much..." she whispered quietly and suddenly just hugged Eugene. Doing it surprised even herself but she truly just wanted to someone hold her close. In public and front of the Captains she had to act strong knowing they wouldn't respect her if she showed her weakness even the slightest. But Eugene was different. Even if he was a King and Zari should have acted with more respect towards him he had been the one triggering Zari's softer side out. She was just wrapping her arms tightly around him still holding the bow in her another hand looking for comfort. She pressed her head against his shoulder. "Thank you" she whispered even quieter as she stayed there.