[Of course she can tell how uneasy he is. She's an empath. He almost slaps his own forehead as he sees her cheer drop. He frowns, squatting down to her level so he can meet her eyes, bright and fuschia though they may be. He knows this isn't really anyone dangerous. It's just Reira.]

You guessed it.

I'm sorry. I'm happy to see you, but you remind me of someone else I know like this and it's got me all mixed up.

[He normally wouldn't be so honest, especially not with a child, but this is a child who is a friend, someone who has been through her own share of trauma, so he treats her the same as he would anyone else, maybe even being a little more honest than usual so he can be sure she understands.

After a moment, he gestures for her to come in for a hug, and he wraps his arms around her if she lets him.]

It's good to see you again.