A reunion (for allbedestroyed)

[doesntsing]

It had been a long winter for Midge. She was busy with plenty of gigs, as well as taking care of her family, but she never forgot about Robert. It felt like something was missing without him. Getting to talk to him at least once a week was something that she looked forward to and a great way to keep up to date with each other’s lives. Midge missed him a lot, and kept looking for a chance to get away for a while and go see him.

By May, she was able to convince Susie that she needed some downtime and to not book anything for her for at least a month. She can’t say her manager was happy about it, but they compromised with Midge agreeing to look into the comedy scene in Nairobi while she was there.

Packing was a nightmare, but Midge managed to get down to two large suitcases and a hat box. The flight to London was long, then after a layover of a few hours, she finally boarded the plane to Nairobi.

The airport is colorful and exotic, the heat hitting her as soon as she steps off the plane. Some porters graciously help her with her bags and she stands in the waiting area for Robert’s arrival. Midge feels excited and jittery to finally see him again after so long.

When she spots him, a huge grin breaks out on her face. She can’t help herself; she runs to him and leaps into his arms. There’s no point in trying to play it coy. Midge missed him too much to act unaffected by the fact that they’re finally together again.

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[allbedestroyed]

It had been good to get back out of the city, to stretch his legs properly and enjoy true peace and quiet again. It was a joy that seemed short lived as the obvious absence nagged at him. The texts and calls helped. A little. He just wasn't used to wondering what someone else would think or say and wishing that they were here with him. But that's exactly what he kept thinking about Midge.

It's enough that he's more relieved than nervous about her visit, but he is nervous. He's not the type to show it much, but the extra clean house and unusually sharp awareness of his friends and family's expected whereabouts for the next month give him away a little. Over-preparation is his biggest tell.

None of which matters when he sees her in the airport. He's dressed all nice and smartly for her, and she completes it with the grin she puts on his face. And that's before she runs and leaps into his arms! That does get a surprised laugh, but he's quick and strong enough to hold her easily. He even gives her a little spin (she deserves one).

Where she offers her embrace, he meets her with a kiss the moment he sets her down. One which he'll only limit for propriety's sake.

Afterwards he can't help but laugh, "Did you miss me?"