[ She's aware (he's told her himself, after all), that such chivalrous gestures weren't customary of his time, but the intent is warm and welcomed-- even as Fiore laughs, flustered, and waves a hand in gentle dissuasion. ]

Chiron, please-- you needn't bow. I should be the one trying to reach your level.

[ … within reason, given his new (original) height. ]

But I'm... very glad to see you, too. [ It feels a bit like an understatement. ] I'd hoped, of course, but there was no actual guarantee... yet, here you are.

You weren't lonely, were you? [ It's a very obvious tease, at least. ]