Speechless and overjoyed, Travis embraced Irial tightly. Yeah, I'm here. He looked at Irial when he pulled away and he felt a smile on his lips. He hadn't done that in a long time.

Feeling emotional but not caring what other's would think, he threw himself at Irial again. "You're really back. You're really here..." He pulled away once more and swallowed. "I've missed you, too." So many questions were fighting to come out of his lips but he held them back. There would be time for them later. Or would there be? Fear ripped across his chest.

"Will you be leaving soon?" he whispered.