[ The utter relief he feels at her return is overwhelming, and he pushes himself up as soon as he hears her lumbering up the ladder. Another time, he might make some comment about anyone and everyone hearing her coming, but now isn't the time.
He's glad she's back, a bubble of warmth inside of him, and he goes to meet her with a scowl. ]
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He's glad she's back, a bubble of warmth inside of him, and he goes to meet her with a scowl. ]
It took you long enough.