[it's a silly question, because he absolutely believes she did, but it's better to focus on that than the fact that he hadn't known how long had passed until he'd read her letter.
Or that it wasn't too long after that when he - well] It's - really good to see you, too. How long has it been for you?
[he asks, despite not being sure he wants to know. And then she lists off who else is here and . . . there's so many ways he can react and he isn't sure which to settle on. She doesn't sound concerned, but - he can't help but immediately feel on edge. Old habits die hard and all]
. . . [a forced, helpless little laugh] Of all the people to be here . . .
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[it's a silly question, because he absolutely believes she did, but it's better to focus on that than the fact that he hadn't known how long had passed until he'd read her letter.
Or that it wasn't too long after that when he - well] It's - really good to see you, too. How long has it been for you?
[he asks, despite not being sure he wants to know. And then she lists off who else is here and . . . there's so many ways he can react and he isn't sure which to settle on. She doesn't sound concerned, but - he can't help but immediately feel on edge. Old habits die hard and all]
. . . [a forced, helpless little laugh] Of all the people to be here . . .