[ Battle-tested reflexes notwithstanding, Shiro startles at the intrusion into his silence -- but he's breaking out into a smile a moment later, contemplation forgotten.
The smile fades after the implications of her presence begin to sink in. Being here on his own had its merits - exchanging a year of service for the potential safety of Earth was worth it - but having the rest of the crew along complicated things. ]
Pidge.
[ A few strides to close the distance, and he's close enough to clap a hand - his human hand - on her shoulder. He's discreet in his once-over, but even the cursory examination is enough to loosen the tension in his shoulders. She looks neither injured nor obviously transformed. ]
I shouldn't be glad to see you here, but it's hard not to be. When did you get here?
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The smile fades after the implications of her presence begin to sink in. Being here on his own had its merits - exchanging a year of service for the potential safety of Earth was worth it - but having the rest of the crew along complicated things. ]
Pidge.
[ A few strides to close the distance, and he's close enough to clap a hand - his human hand - on her shoulder. He's discreet in his once-over, but even the cursory examination is enough to loosen the tension in his shoulders. She looks neither injured nor obviously transformed. ]
I shouldn't be glad to see you here, but it's hard not to be. When did you get here?