_{[goddamn if that wasn't endearing. normally he'd ask why the world decides to drop the cute ones into his lap like this, but he's not going to argue or question it this time. clearly he must've done something right in a past life for it to happen so often. or, maybe the world is finally taking pity on him after everything else.]}

The feeling is mutual, sweetheart. But, you don't have to stop gushing on my account.

_{[because it's fucking cute, okay???]}

Though I'm a little shocked that you turned up in Junon of all places. And... relieved, if I can be candid with you. I would've had to call in a favor if you were on the other continent, not to mention it would've taken me longer to get there. I can't...

_{[oh, shit, right. he did say that julian would see her soon, didn't he?? god, he's getting distracted here. tilting his head back, his eyes flick towards the bike tucked up against the curb of the sidewalk.]}

She can't drive across water. Unfortunately.