[ He twitches like he's surprised by such a display of affection, but then again, it is Lucy. So his arms come up to curl around her, a hand rubbing soothingly over his back. ]

It is, and I am. I never intended to abandon you. [ He'd just been plucked out of this world without permission and then thrown back in it in much the same way. ] But I am glad to see that you and d'Artagnan have not been harmed in my absence.

[ He guides her back by the shoulders to confirm just that, sweeping his gaze over her carefully. ] I only wish I could have brought Porthos as well.