"Della! Oh, how I’ve missed you so much!"
I had only just bid farewell to the strange man who had extended his hand to me when I heard Fae calling out well before I saw her.
As I began walking toward the banquet hall, I could finally see her in the distance, her red hair bouncing amidst the crowd. She waved at me energetically as she ran to my side, each stride whipping up her fiery locks and the rather short pleats of her dress.
I walked up to her as well and gave her a tight hug, saying, "I missed you too. Good Goddess, how long it’s been since we last met."
She looked at me with tears in her eyes and concern invaded her expression as her gaze swept over my body. "Fantastic. You look healthy now. I was really worried about you, you know."
"Sorry for making you worry, Fae."