Talking to the Three Girls, The Dread Never Goes Away

"Starrrkkkk! I missed you so much~!"

Before Stark could react, Lana tackled him in a full-force hug, her arms wrapping tightly around his waist. 

Her golden hair bounced as she buried her face into his chest, her muffled cries of joy echoing through the small apartment. 

Stark sighed, patting her head lightly as she clung to him like a child reunited with their favorite toy.

"Alright, alright," Stark muttered, though the corner of his mouth curled into a small smile. "I'm back, calm down."

"You don't understand!" Lana whined, lifting her head to look at him, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. "It's been so long! A few weeks!"

"A few weeks isn't exactly an eternity," Stark replied, though he let her stay latched onto him a little longer.

Lilith, sitting on the couch, rolled her eyes, though she smirked at the scene. "Still as dramatic as ever, huh, Lana?"

Sora nodded.