She is — I mean. . . 🤭

I — you weren't supposed to hear that . . . Ahem — well she is . . .

ㅤ ㅤCasually walks through the protocol, as if she wasn't out for weeks . . . ㅤㅤ

ㅤ ㅤglancing over as she took a seat . . . ㅤ ㅤ❛Sabine. ❜ ㅤ ㅤ

ㅤ ㅤsage's finger ran along the brim of her cup as she sat in silence . she then looked over with a soft smile. ❛It's been a while, Sabine. . . I hope you are well ? ❜ ㅤ

ㅤ ㅤjett's thoughts concern me deeply . . . ㅤ

ㅤ ㅤ ㅤits been a while , yes ? I hope all are well — and not causing too much trouble around the protocol . ㅤ ㅤㅤ

ㅤ ㅤ ㅤah ! it's nice to see you, Sabine! I hope the agents weren't causing you too much trouble? Specifically, sunwoo. . . ㅤ

ㅤ ㅤ ㅤwhats wrong with that ? being in your natural state is a bit more enjoyable, Tala . ㅤ ㅤ

ㅤㅤ ㅤYou don't need others' approval. I like you just the way you are — besides if someone has something to say . . . They can say it to me . ㅤ

ㅤ ㅤ〝 ahem .〞 ㅤsage stood behind @ARAVENOUSSOUL . taking a sip of her tea . ㅤ ㅤ

ㅤ ㅤunamused eyes stared up at reyna as she took another sip . . . ㅤ〝 reyna . Did you plan to mention you would be returning ? 〞 ㅤ

ㅤ ㅤthere was a long pause . sage's eyes, simply staring up at reyna's . . . After a few moments of sulking, sage finally sighed . ㅤ〝 i do wish i would have gotten some type of warning . i could have made you a meal — or something. how was your mission? 〞 ㅤ

ㅤ ㅤa soft chuckle left the healer's lips , her arms opening wide . ㅤ〝my apologies for the hostility — i just . i missed you , reyna . Must i really ask for a hug? 〞 ㅤ

ㅤ ㅤ〝 Of course , of course — you are far too tough and cool for hugs . you definitely don't beg for them when we are alone. 〞 ㅤ ㅤsage taunted , knowing that it may not be fully true . . . she couldn't help but tease the other . ㅤ ㅤ

ㅤ ㅤ〝 me ? oh , don't be so humble reyna . There is nothing wrong with asking in a rather needy matter — for hugs . i'd be more than pleased to give you another ? well — if you asked 𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒚 of course .〞 ㅤ

ㅤ ㅤit seems sage was already prepared . slowly pushing a bowl of ramen in front of her . ㅤ〝 eat . 〞 ㅤ ㅤ

ㅤ ㅤShe always knew . With a sip of her tea, the healer sat across from reyna . Her eyes happily locked on the other as she ate. Just enjoying the company. ㅤ ㅤ〝 better , reyna ? 〞 ㅤㅤ ㅤ