[ Even if it isn't comfortable, she finds that one of her last concerns. Actually, a lot of concerns have all but melted away now that Vanyel is here. Funny that. She still wants to make sure everyone else is safe and sound, of course, but for now it's enough to have just him here with her. While she'd been entirely prepared for the possibility of going this without him, it's safe to say she's delighted that won't have to be the case. ]

I almost can't believe it, [ she says, finally ceasing the kisses on her end but not about to let him go anytime soon. By now, her dogs have swarmed around them too all tails a wagging and snuffling at Vanyel. They missed him too! Rose is a lot happier now as well, they can tell, so that's always a plus in their book.

Apollo licks at Vanyel's person. He's still the same goofy dog the man knows, just with some... enhancements. His eyes are the most telling, cameras instead of natural eyes. Also, ]

Hello, Vanyel. It's good to see you again. [ comes his synthesized voice. That's definitely new. ]

You have to tell me what happened, [ she starts now, finally getting a good look at him. ] I mean, you're obviously alright, but-

[ It looks like he went through... something, at least. Even if she might not know what just yet. She wants to. ]