"Nono, it's okay!
People get busy, I understand that.
I—
Someday I may have to leave for a while, too.
But still!"
She offers him a reassuring smile.
"Glad you're back safely."
Biiiig stretch…
“Hey everyone, been a while. It’s been… about a month? Sorry about that, some things came up and I didn’t have time to properly say bye… please forgive me.”