[ There are a lot of feelings in that kiss, and Thoma has to wonder just how long Ori has been away by her reckoning. Thoma himself woke up with memories of having gone back to Inazuma for some time, but it seemed a little less jarring when he realized he’d been asleep for a whole month.

Ori has been gone for days, a week and some change, but she acts like she thought she’d never see them again. ]

Ori…

[ Have you and our moonlight been good while I’ve been away? Well, whatever he was going to say flies right out of his head. In true Ori fashion, she seems unaware of the power she holds, because that simple question does things to him, color instantly rising to his cheeks.

Archons, this woman will be the death of him. ]

W-well, as good as can be expected. [ He clears his throat, trying again. Focus, Thoma. ] I’ve only been awake for a few days. If I remember right, you’ve only been gone for a little over a week.

How… how long has it been for you?