"I'm so glad you're back," Manny said, grinning wide at the recently returned valkyrie. He and Taryn were enslaved and promoted out of the Undercroft together around relatively the same time via different benefactors. Nothing really solidified a bond of friendship like sharing an experience together. He also, on a slightly selfish note, missed having Taryn's virtuous nature that opposed his vice around even though Manny felt more comfortable in controlling his own nature these days. Course he got the inside scoop on Taryn's return before any sort of gossip spread around, hence why he'd met up with him in town. "How've you been, man? You need any help unpacking shit or you pretty much all settled in?"
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Taryn heard the padding of steps just behind him before he turned and a wide grin brimmed over his features. He didn't even give Manny the time to react before he grabbed him and pulled him into a hug. "Me too." There was something balancing about the friendship. Manny gave Taryn the grace to really get into his feelings, without the need to feel embarrassed or ashamed. And he gave that same space to Manny. He let the other go after a moment, hand on his cheek. "I think I can go without unpacking more. But... I did bring some stuff back for you." He couldn't come back without trinkets or gifts for the people he cared about. "I think I was away for a little too long... some new faces are around."
















