Sansa's pOV
Bruce's gaze shifted from anticipation to shock, then softened into a faint glint of amusement when he realized it was Xavier.
Lisa let out a breathless laugh as she lunged toward him. Xavier caught her easily, lifting her and spinning her around before setting her back on her feet.
Still, something felt off to Bruce. Although he was happy to see him but he couldn't help but wonder;
'Why now, of all times, would he show up? He wondered.
Xavier walked toward him with Lisa still clinging to his side, her legs nearly tangled with his as if she hadn't planned on letting go anytime soon. He gently loosened her hold just as Bruce stepped forward.
They embraced, firm and familiar.
"Took you long enough," Bruce muttered as they broke apart. "You had us all worried—especially Lisa. She wouldn't stop panicking after your call," Bruce said, a bit teasingly at Lisa but his voice was tight with lingering fear. "What happened?"
