[He hadn't greeted her when she'd returned. It was nowhere near as pronounced as when she'd come to Marina for the first time, but it felt as if he were intruding. He hadn't had anything more than an awkward greeting to offer at the time anyway--but even an awkward greeting should be given eventually. He is glad she's back, and for all the implications of that fact. People came back.]
[Coming up slowly; the better to not startle you] Hello, Mami.