[Oh, Sabo... Perona sighs as a tender smile spreads on her lips. She's not mad, not is she even insulted. From what she found out from other people, a whole lot happened around the time she left - she understands. There were other problems to deal with than knowing she left and came back.

So, Perona just gives him another brief little squeeze then lifts his chin up with her hand. None of that sulking now.]

I learned about the people that appeared here around the time when I returned home. It's all right if you didn't know, you must have all had your hands quite full with those pests. I'm here now and so are you! That alone makes me happy. You're a very good friend, Sabo-kun.