[ He'd been searching the crowd as well, when he'd stepped off the plane, his gaze dismissing most of the others as he picked his way through, at least until he caught sight of that familiar blonde head.
She hadn't changed, that was obvious, aside from some more worry lines around her eyes, but the smile on her face was enough to make him stop, letting her come to him before his arms wrapped around her. ]
"I'm home.
[One hand rose, awkwardly sliding over her hair. He hated it when she cried, even if he knew it was for a good reason this time. ]
Re: 8 because I can
She hadn't changed, that was obvious, aside from some more worry lines around her eyes, but the smile on her face was enough to make him stop, letting her come to him before his arms wrapped around her. ]
"I'm home.
[One hand rose, awkwardly sliding over her hair. He hated it when she cried, even if he knew it was for a good reason this time. ]