[ Once she's within range, she's grabbing a hold of his arm to steady herself mid-air. That and to reassure him (as well as herself) that this is real. It hasn't felt as if she's been away from his side for long but he looks different. Older. More at peace?

Perhaps she's just seeing these things in her own confusion. Pushing those thoughts away, she focuses on what's important. Being here with him. No matter how long it's been. ]

A companion? [ She shakes her head no the best she can manage without getting her face caught within her hair. With her free hand, she she withdraws a Pokeball from the bag along her waist and offers it to him. ] I was instructed to use this if I was in danger but it is difficult to believe there to be any threat present in this world.

[ Especially if he says it's peaceful. ]