[It's definitely a good thing Malcolm doesn't grab him, because that would be a surefire clue that something is Not Right here. He doesn't really think you're the Grim Reaper anymore, but you're certainly not the most cuddly, affectionate person ever.

Trip's still grinning though, because even though he's only been here for a little while, it feels like years, and he's missed everyone from back home like you wouldn't believe. At this point, he'd almost be ready to hug Shran.]

You actually just missed a ton of kids from about a hundred years in what's probably our future. [Not that that's... anything new, really. It's kind of insane, to think that sort of thing just. Happens. In real life for them, apparently.] But it is seriously good to see you, Malcolm. How're things?