[He holds up both hands as though in surrender, letting her say her piece without interrupting. A little freaking out is fine and totally understandable in their current circumstances, after all. Lord knows he did his own fair share when he showed up.

Speaking of-]

I-- Did you just say "years"? That- I mean, that would explain why you look different - in the best way, promise. I've only been here for a few months. The last time I saw you was- was at school.