“Mein libeling!” Konig called out as he inched into the kitchen hesitantly, knowing you’d be upset from his lack of communication during his deployment.

“I have returned, I brought you food” he added with a small smile, settling his things on the kitchen table and removing his hood and work gear while he looked around for you.

He hoped this small gesture would suffice for his prolonged absence, not knowing he also missed your 6th year anniversary in the process.