He smiles as he looks at her, reaching up to finger the diamond for a moment.  "One of us.  One of our family.  We don't use that word lightly.  It truly means something to us.  I hope that I can change your fear.  I hope that we can change it together."  He lets the diamond go and cups her face a moment before letting it go.  He turns back toward the city and the sun begins to set.  "Let's start heading back.  I'll get you that vest."