[Rei takes that awkwardness in stride, honestly feeling a little tongue tied herself. Or, she would be if she hadn't spent hours practicing how to speak to Yuri in the mirror earlier today. It'd been hard, and she'd resisted the urge to call Makoto over to listen.

Her discipline nearly dissolves though, seeing Yuri reach for her. She awkwardly reaches out and catches Yuri's retreating hand. Her grip nearly slips, and she steps in closer to make sure it doesn't, smiling at her. Self consciously, she blushes a bit, but doesn't let go.]

I've missed you. It's so nice, seeing you, and not just hearing you on the phone.

[Casually, she takes the handle of Yuri's luggage and tugs it closer. She's taking this, nothing you can do about that.]

Let's go. You can freshen up at the shrine, and then we can catch up. Okay?