"Hey, Pidge."

Give him a minute. Let the caffeine process. And... all of the sudden - it clicks.

"Pidge!"

Just like that, he's abandoned the drink, and dropped to a knee to better look at her. His hands on her shoulders - neither of which are weird floating things. The look on his face goes from weary to elated in the span of a few moments, like it's Christmas morning. Like he hasn't seen her in years.

Careful, he's a heartbeat away from hugging her.