[ Killua's eyes widened at hearing those words, a gentle warmth welling up in his chest from hearing someone actually say that about him. It was the complete opposite of that emptiness he'd felt after waking up from that memory. ]

I... Thanks. I don't think anyone's ever said that kinda thing to me before, so... I appreciate it.

[ A pause and he seems to consider something for a few moments. ]

You've actually kinda been more of a dad to me than my own has, and i've only known you for these past couple of weeks.