[as soon as Sissi starts rushing forward, Salieri moves to meet her halfway, sweeping her up into a reciprocal hug, holding her slight frame as tight as he dares. He doesn't want to hurt her, after all, but it's a struggle not to clutch at her, to hold her close for a long moment.
After that moment, and he's tried valiantly to compose himself--]
I missed you very much. [his voice is rough, quiet]
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After that moment, and he's tried valiantly to compose himself--]
I missed you very much. [his voice is rough, quiet]