[He lets Falco pull away, even as much as he doesn't want to. He wants to keep the other close, watch him like a hawk... but he can't do anything if he's just hugging Falco all of the time. He lets out a soft breath, smiling at the other boy.]

I missed you, too. You... it's been... hard, without you.

[He had at least three major breakdowns and several minor ones.]

Is it okay... if I take you home? You should get dried off and maybe something to eat if you can stomach it. And rest... you need proper rest.

[Or is that his own exhaustion bleeding into the other? He can't quite tell at the moment. He wants to stay in this love, in this feeling... but he can't do that forever, much as he'd like to. He's eminently practical, and it seems that hasn't changed at all.]

Come on, both of you. It must be hard learning to be you again. You can lean on me and I can help you walk to the lantern.