...I thought as much, by his reaction. [ that big hug... oof. ] How good it is, that he was able to come back to see you alive and well - for as 'well' can be considering the circumstances.

[ it's not exactly good to be terrified by your bleeding sibling and all, but. well. he knows how it feels to see someone you thought died living and breathing in front of you the next day. ]

I get the feeling you two have never really been apart.