He meets and holds her gaze, almost as if he was waiting for her to turn back to him.

The transformation is slow, but clearly visible. He actually relaxes a bit as his youthful visage reasserts itself. Silver hair turns dark again, and the flesh of his cheeks fills, grows more firm. Age spots fade, his lips grow full again, and he seems immediately more comfortable in his own skin.

He draws a deep breath, and lets it out again, feeling the blood coursing through his veins again. One eyebrow quirks at her and he actually smirks.