[ he matches the smile back, though - thankful, warm and tired. ]

I think you've got the best of it. What matters is we all made it back alive and relatively, for the most part, unscathed.

[ and stayed alive. unlike lowe who i have to fight.

but it makes him happy to hear that, too - lu bixing has grown so fond of four, already, so he touches his heart with one hand, just a little bit dramatic, a little playfully. ] If there's one thing I'm decent at, it's solving mysteries. Especially ones with bad science! And with people like you relying on me, I'll make even more sure to stay okay.