[He came. It's an almost giddy feeling. Seeing that smile on Dorian's face has an answering smile blossoming over his own features.]
Better now.
[It's an honest answer and it also deliberately sidesteps the concern he can hear in the other man's voice. He sees where Dorian is looking and knows full well that he probably looks like he's been been on the receiving end of a beating which isn't entirely inaccurate.]
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Better now.
[It's an honest answer and it also deliberately sidesteps the concern he can hear in the other man's voice. He sees where Dorian is looking and knows full well that he probably looks like he's been been on the receiving end of a beating which isn't entirely inaccurate.]
You're really here.