Again, it's not what Sorey wants to hear...but it's markedly better than last time. And it's something that Vahvuus has given obvious thought to, so he should respect his wishes.
At least now he can hear (can see) actual emotion in Vahvuus's voice. At least now it's not just like speaking to a stone or a tree, or listening to his own echoes on the wind. Vahvuus is a person; he knows that now. However that changes their relationship...he'll have to see.

"...all right," Sorey tells him lowly. "We'll take it one day at a time."

There is something else to think about, though. "For now, if there are other exorcists around, it might be best if you go inside me. I don't know what the Abbey's rules are but we can't let them put the mask back on you."