[ Duke's always felt like it was a privilege to see any of Yeager's real, genuine smile, and he's glad when the man takes his hand... which, doing so (holding hands, that is) felt natural at this point. Even if he is not entirely sure why. ]

... My own, if that is alright. However, if you wish to return to your own, or Yuri's, I will still gladly accompany you on the way there.

[ So far them saying they will go home and come out of it alive has worked out well enough so far. Why not this? ]