The formalities return for a moment.
“Oh, salutations, Mr. Carbine.”
…and they’re gone.
“You mean a lot to me as well. Honestly, just being here is enough for me.”
He grins, and hugs Yelena tightly. He doesn't have the words to express how much he cares about Yelena. How she's such a good friend to him, how she's..
...
Oh my go-










