[His grin widens when their eyes meet -- but it softens, too, and he doesn't object to the hug in the least. On the contrary, he returns the embrace tightly with a choked laugh.]
Aqua! You're really here!
[Ven's perfectly aware of how long it's been -- although it's not entirely to his credit -- but the last few months have been much longer for him than the last thirteen years.
When he speaks again, it's quiet and a bit muffled, since he has no desire to lift his head from her shoulder just yet -- and a little sad-sounding, oddly for him.]
I knew you'd be okay... but... I'm glad you're here.
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Aqua! You're really here!
[Ven's perfectly aware of how long it's been -- although it's not entirely to his credit -- but the last few months have been much longer for him than the last thirteen years.
When he speaks again, it's quiet and a bit muffled, since he has no desire to lift his head from her shoulder just yet -- and a little sad-sounding, oddly for him.]
I knew you'd be okay... but... I'm glad you're here.