Sometimes, Brand wonders if he should think things through before he just ups and goes at it. So when he finds himself pressed against Tsuâ??Ro in a tight hug, the blonde gasped as he felt vines and branches swirl around him, sanding a bit against his flesh.<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ffff00">â??Whoa! Heyâ?¦â?</span>he awkwardly chuckled, not knowing what to do with his arms for a moment. Brand hadnâ??t actually expected for the other male to turn around and literally â??glompâ?? him, but then again, he didnâ??t know how else to describe what just happened.<br/><br/>His hands came around Tsuâ??Roâ??s shoulders and patted the firm back, realizing that he must have looked stupid, standing there naked and hugging an old friend that was currently tearing up. The blonde didnâ??t think itâ??d be appropriate to announce that the other male was crying, since it wasnâ??t becoming of their gender to do so. So instead of drawing attention to it, he just brightly smiled and patted both of the dark haired maleâ??s shoulders.<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ffff00">â??What happened to you? Tsu, did you know that you <i>shrank</i>?â?</span>he asked bluntly, using his left hand to measure their height from top to top.<br/><br/>He had always been the short one, staring up at his companions and friends. They would pat his head, call him cute and little, and<i>young</i>. Tsuâ??Ro had been the tallest of his companions, and now, seeing the other male near his height send his mind reeling a bit. It was nice to see a companion again though, despite the rumors that floated around Tsuâ??Ro, about how he had joined Vayne. Not a doubt flashed in Brandâ??s heart that this person could turn on him in this moment; he was either too trusting or stupidâ??either one was possible.<br/><br/><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ffff00">â??And of course I remember you! But I donâ??t remember <i>that</i>. New friend?â?</span>the blonde pointed to the white tiger, not liking how the creature eyed his form. The lightning wielder truly hoped that the tiger wasnâ??t eyeing him like some freshly washed meat for dinner, because with or without a towel, he would run screaming through the inn for his life.<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ffff00">â??Ally, Vali, look who I ran into!â?</span>he called over his shoulder, as if he hadnâ??t just bounced out from being â??scaredâ?? to excitement to chase this person down in front of their eyes.