[Honestly, he's a little surprised when he's suddenly hugged like that, and he laughs softly. It really hadn't felt like any time had passed, but he doesn't blame her. He knows he'd also have been absolutely sick to his stomach with worry if she'd up and disappeared the same way he did.

He wraps his arms around her, lifting her up so she can be comfortable and rest against him.]

I missed you too.

[Not that he'd even realized he was gone, but it feels good to say, because he misses her regardless of how much time has passed, even if it's only a few hours.]

I'll try to avoid wandering around the hallways when I can help it, okay? I don't intend to make a repeat performance.