Aves couldn't help it. She wrapped her arms around her friend and gave her a big hug, whether she wanted one or not. "You're not at all as old as I thought you'd be," she accused as she stepped back again. "Looks like you got through whatever you had to do unscathed," she said, remembering their farewell. Being only ten at the time, she hadn't been given any details, only that Jean had to go do something important. She was glad to see that her friend seemed all right, and she was also glad she'd worn sleeves to hide her own scars.