[She looked at him sadly as he said she had been gone a while. It doesn't seem that long to her, but she felt guilty for leaving, as if it were her fault or something. She sucked her head a bit, frowning at that.]

I'm sorry. Like I said, I didn't even know I was gone. I wish I hadn't gone though.

[She looked off to where he glanced to, turning a bit to look as well.]

So that's what that is. I don't know how much help I could be, but I'm willing to try.

[Only, she felt herself blush as he said he missed her. It brought the smile back to her face, turning to peek a bit through her hair at him. And that broom comment. He might have gone red but she didn't quite pick up on what other meaning that might have had (right?), so she chuckled instead.]

I would have missed you too, so you know, if you were the one to leave first. Ah, but clearly no one was as adventurous as I was, about your broomstick.

[No, Ariel, don't say things like that. Though... the devious smirk on her face right then? It kind of makes you wonder if she really does get what other meaning that statement might have had. Hmm.]