[He nods, moves into the process of removing the requested pieces of his armor as she prepares to check him over. The sounds are so familiar from his visits to her in the past, it's somewhat comforting at this point. Once his his helmet comes off she can see the amused look on his face for herself, a curl of his lips that comes with an ease that could never have happened before. It's a far cry from the trouble that weighed him down before.]

I never would have thought I'd see you putting off checking the health of another.

[Of course it's because he hasn't shown any urgent need for it, and this is the first time they've seen each other in... years, so it's nothing more than a tease. He's excited to catch up with her as well. Easier to do that with the necessities over with.

Not that they can't talk during it. Case in point, as he revisits a different topic - ]

Then I suppose it is more accurate to say the best parts of you haven't changed.

[The open fondness in his voice is reflected in his smile, nothing but warmth and affection.]