Disclaimer: Not mine
Notes: Post series, spoilers apply
"Um, excuse me?" The tech worker fumbled a salute in Kruger's direction. "We have a call requesting entrance at Deka Base, but he's not giving us his ID. Sir." The tech worker saluted again.
"I see." Kruger gave a near inaudible growl. "Did he say anything else?
The tech worker's face darkened with confusion. "Only how he couldn't wait to be reunited with his partner, sir."
The only Deka in the room whose face didn't light up immediately with those words was Hoji-- who was busy trying to find a console.
"Ban!" Hoji's voice was raw with anger. "What the hell are you doing-- you're supposed to requesting entrance, not engaging in small talk." Hoji paused to take a breath, then realized. "And don't call me partner!"
"Man, it feels good to hear you say that again!" Ban's voice chirped over the communication console. "I can't wait to be home again--"
"You won't be coming home unless you go through the proper paperwork for visitors." Hoji made it perfectly clear that there was no room for argument.
"I missed you, too." Ban sighed good-naturedly. "Gimme a sec to fill out the paperwork, okay? Then I'll take you in my arms and--" Hoji turned off the console before Ban could continue.
But despite everything... he had missed Ban. And judging from Ban's tone, the feeling was mutual. Of course, Hoji had the common sense to wait until they were alone to say something like that, whereas Ban would have happily proclaimed their relationship to the entirety of Deka Base...
Once Hoji had Ban in his arms, he going to either kill him or kiss him. Possibly both.