[ Even if Nezumi hadn't known when he'd be back until it felt right, Shion knew even less. At least one of them knew he was on his way and the other had to wait until he arrived. Because of that, of course Nezumi assumed some reactions.

This wasn't one of them. ]

Have you gone blind since I was gone? Will the sound of my voice work better?

[ The words are muffled by the pane in the window, but Nezumi's sure to speak loudly enough to be heard, and he's always spoken clearly. ]

But then, does that mean you've taken up the habit of smiling at the window?