Elastic powers sometimes seem a little bit lacking compared to a lot of the JLA, but they're fantastic for comforting hugs. He lets her partly melt into him, wrapping his arms around her a couple times over, gently.
"Tora, in addition to being one of the sweetest, gentlest people I've ever known, you're also a friend. I knew this would be tough on you, and it seems the least we can do. You're welcome to stay with us as long as you like. Sue's already given her blessing, and Allanah has been really excited that she'll have someone else to show off her stuffed animals to and play video games with... feel free to tell her no, she can be pretty persistent." he replies, after letting her cry a few more minutes.