[Rei gathers him up into that hug too, returning it ferociously, and when he pulls away, she keeps her arms on his.]

I've been well enough. I was only at home for three days. Mostly doing cleaning and chores...nothing noteworthy at all.

[It's funny, because she figures a lot more significant stuff's happened here.]

You seem to be all in one piece. Have you been taking care of yourself?

[No more wasting away, yeah?]