He's not done with the lecturing yet. Or at least, he thought he wasn't.

But the only thing that is going through his mind is "idiot" and an almost overwhelming sense of happiness. Just seeing her here, seeing her alive, hearing her voice, it was more comforting than he ever thought possible.

"...Idiot."

He pulls her back, lips against her ear, "Don't ever do that again. I'll kill you myself if you ever try that again. Idiot. No matter what, don't you dare try that again."