After getting that awkward hug, Mari took a moment to regain control, and finally managed to blink back the tears without actually shedding them. Only after that she flashed her smile one more time. The tip of her nose was slightly red, but it seemed like she wasn't about to cry, after all. She took a deep breath and looked up at Dumas when he said she wasn't being stupid.<br/><br/>"I love it, Dum. I really, really love it", she repeated, just to make sure.<br/><br/>When Dumas took the necklace back, Mari kept holding her hair up and waited patiently for him to put it on her. She considered if she should have opened the clasp before handing it back, but it was as much of a problem as she could see with the idea of Dumas putting his little gift on her neck. When she heard his words, Mari turned around, her wide eyes on Dumas's face.<br/><br/>She picked the necklace up - not an easy feat with and injured leg - and focused on Dumas. "Dum...?" A little bit uncertain, she placed her free hand on one of his, giving it a gentle squeeze. "Are you okay? What is it, darling?"<br/><br/>(Good, I'm not the only one. It's so cute!)