They've been living apart for so long, but he can still see that flash of excitement across Gojyo's face. He can't help but soften his expression in response too; Gojyo recognizes him. It's not a flippant 'took you long enough' like you'd give an errand boy who didn't act quick enough. This is his same kid brother alright, down to the smart-ass remarks, heavensent personal hell illusion or not.

"Was I expected?" He asks genuinely with a bit of laughter in his voice. He lets the beer go and sits down next to Gojyo. "Not in ten million years did I expect to see a familiar face 'round here." Especially with the short explanation he'd been given by the Messenger. It sounded like he'd been bounced from one task-based job to another, this one just on a higher authority he still didn't think he'd earned.