“i’m happy to be here,” she wrapped her arms around him, holding him in a hug. it felt good to be held again by someone, let alone her closest friend. she had dreamt of that moment multiple times while recovering. it was better than she imagined. “i’ve missed you,” she finally pulled back, wiping her face. “sorry, i didn’t expect to start crying.”
“It is fine to show emotion Tula. It was one of the things I have always admired about you.” he told her, his lips curving slightly in the corners. ”Are you staying on the surface? Or will you be returning to Atlantis?” he asked curiously. He hoped she would be here for a little while, as self as it sounded.