[ That is not a sentiment that Gansey hears very often. He looks at Billy, a little surprised by the sweetness of it. It makes his neck feel warm, which is strange. He finds somewhere else to put his eyes. ]

I am happy.

I think I am. This week has just been very…full. I spent so long wanting to go back, Billy. Like I was running out of time, and now I’m not. I don’t know what to do with that feeling.

[ He’d never been sure of what he would feel when the quest was over. Now, so much is different. It leaves him with no clear plan.

He had never expected to enjoy that feeling, but he does. ]