Karen's words reassured Lorn of himself and what he had found growing inside his heart and mind when it came to Karen.  That she trusted him even knowing the truth of his daughter's beginnings meant a lot to him.  He felt her hand on his and he let his large fingers mingle with hers.

"Thank you.  I won't act in a way for you to regret that trust."  He assured her.  His eyes met hers and there were a few moments of silent communication from his direction to hers.  That his feelings were growing and real was there.  About then Dora nudged into Karen's back with a bit of a push toward Lorn.  Lorn reached with her other hand to stabilize the young woman as she was urged closer by their equine friend.