[She's the first person he's seen whom he actually recognized, and relief crashes into him like a wave. (Maybe a heatwave, considering.) Of course, he can't see much of anyone at all . . .
He forces himself to loosen his grip on her, even though it goes against every instinct he has; he wants so badly to hug her instead. He doesn't quite manage to let her go, but there, Athena, you're kinda-free.]
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[She's the first person he's seen whom he actually recognized, and relief crashes into him like a wave. (Maybe a heatwave, considering.) Of course, he can't see much of anyone at all . . .
He forces himself to loosen his grip on her, even though it goes against every instinct he has; he wants so badly to hug her instead. He doesn't quite manage to let her go, but there, Athena, you're kinda-free.]
You got no idea how happy I am to see you!