"Personally, I think the dramatic entrance was unnecessary. You could have simply sent a message."
Morgan looked at him.
"I'll remember that next time I get lost in an unknown dimension."
"Excellent. I look forward to receiving it."
Morgan laughed quietly.
The sound caught him by surprise.
It had been a long time since he had laughed with people who knew him.
Anthony arrived a moment later, followed by Amanda.
Anthony did not immediately speak.
"So," Anthony said at last, "you made it back."
Morgan gave him a small smile.
"Eventually."
Anthony shook his head. Then he pulled Morgan into a firm embrace.
Amanda followed, her eyes suspiciously bright.
"You have no idea how glad I am to see you," she said.
Morgan looked at her.
"I think I'm beginning to understand."
"Good. Because when you're ready, you're going to tell us what happened."
"That seems to be the general consensus."
"Then at least you've learned something."
The small group laughed.
