That's just... How it is, isn't it? How it is when dealing with the world in general...
I have seen and known how kind, caring, and compassionate the world can be. How /good/ it can be... It is aggravating to see it fall to pieces, but I know they can put it back together again.
Your anger is both understandable and being used well!
Even if, uh, it's frustrating, being resentful at being forced to act /and/ wanting someone you want to throttle to also get better.
Oh, it's fine. I mean, y'know how it is! The world is ending, so I'm back in business! It's not like I was actually retired because I wasn't, I was just working underground and......
...
I do want to hit him with a steel chair and then take him to therapy.
I... Have been making enemies and friends in equal measure, I think. Kยกlling 'evil' never stops.
( Gently nuzzles him back. Happy. Pleased. Honestly, her day has been brightened. )
( a giggle, his non-scarred cheek rubbing against hers like a delighted cat. )
I missed you too!! You feel so strong. Have you been eating well?? Making friends?? Slay any evils??