[Don't mind her if she takes the opportunity to pounce-hug, Shiro. But she's missed him, and that was more than enough of a reason. After a moment, though, she's pulling away a bit to smile up at him.]

You know, I'm not even surprised by that. I'm glad you've found a way to keep busy! [She's blinking a bit at that.] Oh wow, a year? [Had it been that long since she'd seen him? Really?] Oh uh... not that long.

[How long had it been?]