For a moment, it appeared that Aya's stoic facade was about to crumble by the weight relief that pervaded her being at the understanding that Arizona wasn't going to abandon her, nor anyone of her precious fleet. The strained voice and hesitance in which she spoke all evidence to how much the Sub was holding herself in check. So when the sub finally accepted Ari's embrace, she would feel those gentle arms wrapping around her small frame. Pulling her in tightly as Arizona crouched to a knee to fully embrace Aya. "Welcome<em>Home</em>, my sweet Aya-chan." Arizona whispered softly into the Sub's ear as she held her for several long moments. Her Hull closing the distance between them showing there was no hostility, or animosity held by the Battleship. The last act would seal Arizona's forgiveness of the Submarine. Raising her head, she would place a soft kiss upon Aya's Forehead.