Ahh, stop crying! It is not something to be so emotional about, yes? [She embarrassed, but rather pleased that he's that happy to see her.] Has it really been so long? For me, it feels like a nap.

[CERES gone, sabotage?? Why do all the interesting things happen after she disappears? However, she can't ask any questions about that because the car of her mind is stuck on one metaphorical speed bump]

...Corn?