( he leans in, allowing him to light his cigarette with the tip of his own, before pulling back and letting out a small cloud of tobacco scented smoke from his lips )
To be honest, surprised. Wasn’t expecting to run into you, of all people, upon my return
GUYS LOOK reanimating a raccoon skeleton is a great idea. I could put it in little baby/toddler overalls with a tail hole cut out. It would run around stealing things and causing mischief, please.
I think— I’m gonna do it, I have to.
“Well, I-..”
He paused for a moment. If he told her the real reason why he came back, it would not bode well for either of them.
“Just wanted to see the old gang. Making sure things are relatively quiet here. Do some side hitman jobs to make cash before disappearing again.”
He had forgotten all that about her because he had always seen past her supe powers. He poured the golden liquid into the flute and into hers and clinked the glass on hers.
“Cheers Tati.. to everything you wanted and more..”
It took her a moment to decipher his statement before her eyes widened slightly and a blush rose to her cheeks.
"Oh! Oh no. Not anytime soon. Or at all, truly. He's got his own kids already and, to be honest, I doubt the V would even allow me to have my own. So much of it —
His lips faltered a moment but he didn’t let the smile slip and he took one of her hands and gave it a firm shake.
“Congrats Tati, I couldn’t be happier for you. But you as a mother? Now that is something I cannot picture”
He turned as he gave a hearty laugh and pulled out ++
"Well after that kind of vacation, how could you not contemplate doing it all over again?"
She drew back and smiled softly.
"Life's been... good. Normal, for once. I got married last month and finally know what having a family is like, to some extent. Stepkids."