That gets Popp another surprised look, though this isn't the same shocked and dumbfounded look as before. Avan hasn't been caught off guard, he just. Wasn't expecting those exact sentiments. For a second there, it looks like he might cry, but instead he breaks out into a wide smile. Not the cheeky grin Popp would be most familiar with, but a warm, fond, wholly sincere smile.

"I'm really glad I got to meet you like this, Popp."