"Just because that's true doesn't mean you were right," she huffed. "And you shouldn't have gotten in fights back then. Steve yelled at you a bunch. Mostly for the hypocritical thing again. This..." she got quiet, considering. "This was bad. And it was new. Normally before you would go and get in fights because someone had said something about Steve or me or someone, or someone had locked Steve in a supply closet or tore my dress or something. You fought to protect people, which you shouldn't have," she said again, louder. "I think it's just...I don't know. I get why it happened, you were protecting yourself, and that's important. It's just weird. This whole situation is weird. For what it's worth, I'm glad you're here though." She got quiet again. "I really missed you."
Serious moment finished, she groaned again and kicked, trying to reach the back of his knees but failing (although what damage she intended to do with cartoon unicorn slippers remained to be seen). "Broccoli is delicious, I'll let you put butter on it. Broccoli and butter is the best thing on this planet that isn't cake." She allowed herself to be dropped and popped back up, wrapping him up in a hug (she had been serious about the hugs. He was getting many hugs. So very many). "At least I'm not making you eat anything weird. Like squirrel. Have you ever had squirrel? It's not delicious."