[He hums softly, affirmative, trying to glance down at her. But of course, she’s too thoroughly snuggled into his chest for him to get a good look at her.]

Of course it was. I know people disappear from the station. I don’t know how often they come back. I really thought I wouldn’t see you again.

[It felt a little like the universe was trying to prove his negative outlook correct. Good things don’t get to last. He was braced for the worst. Thankfully, his pessimism was a little premature, as it turns out. Seems like the orbs are just determined to fuck around in as many ways as possible right now.]