"Prof!" Lucy cheered, racing right to him and pulling him into the tightest hug possible. She hadn't seen him in so many weeks, she had even begun falling asleep in the Mystery Room out of boredom.
Alfendi kissed her forehead, pulling off her hat and running a hand through the soft locks. "I've missed you too, Lucy. I'm sorry the overseas investigation took so long."
"It's okay, Prof! I were bored out of my mind though. It was so quiet int' Mystery Room without ya!"
"You don't have to worry now. I'm home. I'm not going anywhere else."
"Good! 'Cause I'm not going to let you go for nowt." She dug her face into his chest, the smells of coffee and newspapers, even that small hint of cologne he wore sometimes. She had missed him so much.