[ Laurent, at least, had the sense to keep a hold of his sword. As overwhelmed as he was, as happy as he was to see Damen, he wasn't about to let his guard down completely either. Not in a place like this, where he only ever seemed to find more, and more monsters to exterminate.

He huffed out a breath of amusement as Damen lifted him off his feet, smiling softly against the other's lips, before murmuring ] Put me down, you brute. [ Even as he kept his hand around the other's neck, held the other just as close. ]

You're still hurt? Damen what stupid foolish idea possessed you that you thought it was a good idea to come to a place like this while you're still recovering? [ Laurent wished that he could even be surprised that Damen would do such a thing. Unfortunately, it was exactly like him. ]