She couldn't even begin to explain the things she felt at the moment. There was an overwhelming sense of relief to see him up and about but now it seemed strange, surreal in a way, to have him there interacting with them again. She had gotten used to his still and almost lifeless form. In a way, she had started to detach herself from the whole thing. It had been her way of compartmentalizing and dealing with the situation, if only because it helped her to continue on. It allowed her to focus on her new ability and all the abilities that she gained because of it. She had to work harder on everything that she gained, even with his intuitiveness working away in her head.

Because her senses were sharper, she knew when he joined her in the kitchen, lingering at the doorway where his eyes followed her every move. She drew in a faint breath, focusing on pouring a small amount of batter onto the waffle maker before closing it. Setting the bowl down, she turned finally to look at him, her eyes sweeping over his tall frame. "Hey." She smiled faintly, leaning back against the cupboard as she waited for the waffle to finish. "Are you thirsty?"