[ Shinpachi doesn't move from his spot, nor does he stop smiling. He knows very well this is Sano's temper and coming to grips with his sudden appearance. Out of the blue. Seemingly from nowhere. Sano hadn't known he was in the country, let alone that very soon they'd end up both teaching in the same school. Maybe it was an asshole move on his part, but he'd actually requested no one tell Sano who was filling the position of Apparition teacher this year.

Instead, each new 'you' that came out of his best friend's mouth only seemed to make him look more sheepish. By the time Sano was hugging him, he returned it just as tightly and a relieved laugh forced it's way past his rib cage. ]

What, and ruin the surprise? This was so much better!

[ He pat Sano's back until the second stayed there, fingers tightening in his robes. They'd kept in touch all these years later, but it was still miles better actually being in the same room as Sano. ]

Aren't you gonna ask me why I'm even here, or are you just gonna keep telling me I'm a shitty friend?