The shock and realization that hit him was palpable. He’d not seen her in what seemed like forever, and he was so happy to have her back, that coupled with the fact that he’d gotten so used to her telepathy that her speaking or had been something he hadn’t paid attention to any longer... she was talking. “Shit.” He exhaled as he shook his head. “They did. I didn’t even... I’m sorry. I mean, your voice is good... but everything else.” He gently placed a velvety skinned hand on hers. “But you’re back now. And that’s what’s important.”