[ One that actually earns a laugh and that cringe. It's hell on his ribs but worth it. There's a cavern between them now. He doesn't need magic to feel it. That's what this life does. ]

I'd be over the moon, chief. Hopefully this'll be an isolated incident then.

[ He works on a little of the coffee in his mug as the other man retrieves the bag. He mentioned calling Chas, but that can come later. He also doesn't even know where his bloody phone is. ]

No. [ He says it quickly. He's a liar and a con man. Jackass of all trades. It doesn't mean he's without feeling. That old saying about loving and losing? Written by some idiot who never had to do either. ]

I came back because I wanted to see you.

[ He should've stayed away. Maybe then--- ]