[Had turned at the sound of her voice, knowing instantly who it was, but jumps none the less at the embrace. Slowly, he returns the hug, awkward but sincerely happy to see her again.]
[He steps back a moment to look at her and remark.] You look well, Miko. I am- [Stops and shifts, unable to say it right away, feeling far more emotional than he expected. He gives her a small, rare smile.] It's a pleasure, as always, to have our paths cross again.