The slick little sound of the peep-hole opening and closing is followed by a long moment of deliberation. It's been a while-- a long while-- since he's shown up on her doorstep. Finally she unlocks the door and stands in the narrow opening.
"Hi."
It's fairly neutral-- he looks cheerful enough that she's curious, though wary as she always is these days.
I hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded
"Hi."
It's fairly neutral-- he looks cheerful enough that she's curious, though wary as she always is these days.