[God. Hearing from her had been an immeasurable relief, but seeing her is even better. It's not a glitch. It's not a trick. She really is back.
Alfie goes inside and shuts the door behind him, letting his things fall to the floor. He brings both hands up and frames her face, looking down at her with a raised eyebrow and just the tiniest hint of a smile.]
I woke up, and you were gone.
[It's gently chiding, his tone filled with fondness and relief. She'd been gone, and now she's here. And she'd damn well better stay here, until they can get her back to where she belongs.]
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Alfie goes inside and shuts the door behind him, letting his things fall to the floor. He brings both hands up and frames her face, looking down at her with a raised eyebrow and just the tiniest hint of a smile.]
I woke up, and you were gone.
[It's gently chiding, his tone filled with fondness and relief. She'd been gone, and now she's here. And she'd damn well better stay here, until they can get her back to where she belongs.]