Don't set your hopes too high, doll. Death affects everyone differently, Joshua has witnessed this enough times over the past few years, even if just from a distance. He won't be too surprised if even Spike has a meltdown at any given moment. For now, the teen will just roll with it.

"I'm not sure... I thought it was only a few days, but I would have to check the calendar again."

His muted gaze follows Lucrezia as she wanders over to hug Spike. It colors his smile with amusement, and he follows after her, stopping to slap the man on his back. Not too hard this time.

"Welcome back, hero."