[She frowns, not entirely sure how to answer that.
She's different to when he last saw her, an extra eye on each of her cheeks and her forehead, and where her cheeks were red, now they're blue. Circling her neck is layered scales, ringed to protect her from where... Her thoughts hit a wall. She can't remember. So instead she says.]
I am happy to see you. [Which is most certainly true, and she hugs him, squeezing him tightly.]
[Eli's brow knits together with concern as he sees those extra eyes; he'd seen something similar on Brickston's face recently from over-exposure to Katalyth. He wonders what she's been through.
He hugs her tightly, for a long time, petting the curls at the back of her head. He's soothed by the warmth of their imprint.]
I think so. I cannot remember precisely, but it is a simple matter to freeze a heart or brain, and their actions required such measures. ["A simple matter" she says, like anyone can do it.]
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She's different to when he last saw her, an extra eye on each of her cheeks and her forehead, and where her cheeks were red, now they're blue. Circling her neck is layered scales, ringed to protect her from where... Her thoughts hit a wall. She can't remember. So instead she says.]
I am happy to see you. [Which is most certainly true, and she hugs him, squeezing him tightly.]
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He hugs her tightly, for a long time, petting the curls at the back of her head. He's soothed by the warmth of their imprint.]
Me too. I missed you.
[He doesn't let go.]
I'm... I'm sorry.
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[He mumbles this, sounding awkward, almost like a child being made to apologize for something, but it's clear he does feel remorse and grief.]
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He sighs, slumping against her a bit.]
Did you at least give them hell?
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