[ Lightning gets hugged back, arms tight across her shoulders to avoid her own side injury. But Fang's well aware of Lightning's dignity and releases her without complaint. ]

Knew I'd get a hug. And that you can handle yourself. This way I just get to say "I told ya so" if it ever comes up.

[ And because really, it's just another way to tease Lightning. Fang glances in the direction that Xion was hustled off towards, wondering just how much time they'll have to themselves. She's got a question or two, but she's still deciding what's important or not. ]