[It's a long time before he responds. One might almost think he hadn't 'heard' at all, but- no. It's that same kind of silence he had when he was taking something in and turning it all over in his head before responding.
Finally, he answers her.]
Nothing really hid from you for long.
[Of all things, there is a faint sort of relief-gladness that could be an actual welcome. Guess whose emotions have decided to settle, even if he's still keeping them back.]
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Finally, he answers her.]
Nothing really hid from you for long.
[Of all things, there is a faint sort of relief-gladness that could be an actual welcome. Guess whose emotions have decided to settle, even if he's still keeping them back.]
When'd you get here?