"Soren!" The large male smiled and placed a hand on his hips. "I can't believe your back so early! I thought you might me out studying more before coming back to us~!" It was obvious that Ike was ecstatic to see his friend again.
He returned the jovial welcome with reservation, standing still with his arms on his sides, one arm clipping a tome toward him, and the rest of him seemed to be as still. The only noteworthy detail from his reaction was a small smile from slightly upturned lips. For Soren’s usual disposition, it was a large, glaring change that was both rare and real.
"I might be taking another leave of absence," Soren admitted. It took him much longer to review on his galdr than he anticipated and failed to meet the quota he had set for himself."But that won’t be happening anytime soon. For now, I am here, ready to return to my duties immediately."