[ The shock takes a moment longer to wear off for him, but by the time she reaches him, his familiar, wide grin is back as he laughs warmly and reaches out to catch her about the waist, lifting and spinning her in a delighted circle.
Sorry, Mercedes, he's a little happy to see you.
He's also... changed a little, from how she perhaps remembers him, depending on when she last saw him. For him, it's been over two years now. His hair is a little longer and there are earrings dangling from his ears and his eyes... might look slightly more gold than the warm brown she likely remembers.
But his warm manner and fond smile haven't dimmed any - in fact, they seem a little more... genuine now. More real. ]
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Sorry, Mercedes, he's a little happy to see you.
He's also... changed a little, from how she perhaps remembers him, depending on when she last saw him. For him, it's been over two years now. His hair is a little longer and there are earrings dangling from his ears and his eyes... might look slightly more gold than the warm brown she likely remembers.
But his warm manner and fond smile haven't dimmed any - in fact, they seem a little more... genuine now. More real. ]
I can't believe you're here! Did you just arrive?