Drift had been surprised to see Ratchet -- even more surprised at his vehement insistence that Drift come back to the Lost Light. Even after things had gotten better between them, sincerity had never really been their language, and this, here, is somehow harder to grapple with than Ratchet berating him. A little uncomfortable, even -- but better. Definitely better.

"Leaving home is never easy." Drift stretches his arms over his head and breaks contact with Ratchet to stare up at the ceiling. "But it's not like you never intended to go back."