[The reassurance does its job. He doesn't do anything to loosen the hold, casting another glance at their entwined fingers as he considers what Aeon says, tipping his head slightly off to one side in thought.]

...I could make them wait a little longer. But that would be mean. [This is said with a hint of a smile.] Not like that will stop anybody, anyway. We have some time to gather up everything we need first.

[Which is true. It also buys them a little more time to themselves. And he's fine with it -- even if it's just them holding hands for a while longer.]