He was smiling, as though the world were now suddenly as it should be simply because Dorian had returned, and that alone confirms the mage's fears. He says nothing of it to start with, only offers his own smile in return as they embrace, pulling back just enough to catch Brennan's face between both his hands and kiss him squarely on the lips, chaste and yet grateful to have found him this way-- even if it complicated things.

"No injuries a quick restorative couldn't fix. I'm fine-- how long have I been gone?"