To be fair, people back home that weren't familiar still sensed that something was different about us. Grandchildren confused as to why the man by their young grandparents in photographs looks as if he hasn't aged a day. That kind of thing. I'm just happy that you are taking it so well! I guess that having Vietnam explain some things really helped, hm? You're not wrong...

[ All of that reassurance doesn't stop France from pausing when he notices the pink gracing his companion's cheeks. Ah. Yes. Good. ]

Such words sound natural coming from your lips. I like it. Specifically, the 'my' part.

[ The smolder. The cheek. Help. ]