She came, was the only thought that came into his head when his eyes found the familiar crimson beauty bounding down the slope. A brilliant smile found its way to his lips, brightening his usually cold and emotionless face. The mask had vanished the moment she had appeared. Silver eyes brightened, filled with joy and relief. A laugh escaped his lips when she greeted him enthusiastically with nips, yips and kisses.
He rushed towards her, tail wagging, returning her greeting with his own kisses and yips, giving her an affectionate lick between the ears, his flank touching her own. "You came, you really came. I was afraid you weren't, that you were going to leave me. You came." he murmured into her soft fur.
He did not pull away, instead closed his eyes, he wanted to melt into her embrace but he remained strong, remained steady. His tail flicked over to touch hers, wanting to make sure this was real, she really was here. That she was here, with him.