[ There could never be too long; for all that this isn't real, it's enough to recharge her, fill her cup enough to keep her chin up a little longer. Even as she fills him in on the situation, her forehead is leaning in to press to his, closing her eyes and soaking him in. ]

There are pests living in the tunnels, they have a nasty bite, but they're being taken care of. We'll be alright.

[ That's enough for her regarding everyone else, her hands hold him tightly, voice wavering. ]

I hate the distance between us. I never minded the borders before, but now...

[ Now she has no way to get to him and vice versa; if something happened to either of them, how long until the other was informed? ]