Holy shit Shockwave that's quite the crushing attempt you're calling a hug!!! Skids squirms before managing to free his other arm to squeeze onto Shockwave's shoulders with.

Yet, all the emotion, the familiarity of being with his old mentor leaves him speechless save for a grunt of surprise. He was back - somehow, tangible and everything.

He only finds words come to his mouth after his feet find solid ground again.

"Ok, we're almost officially caught up on our hug quota," he remarks, rubbing his lower back before his expression brightens,"You know what? I feel like we need to have this reunion somewhere than isn't a dark lab - no offense," he jabs a finger,"I'll follow you."