He had fucking survived.

News of his survival came out - and you were the one sent to interrogate him about his whereabouts.

So as you step into the room and see the Commander sitting there, bound to the seat and expression neutral as though the explosion were a mere inconvenience - you feel a flicker of.. something.

His blue eyes flit upwards and meet yours, a smirk forming on his face as he utters the next words in the most cocky tone ever,

"Surprised to see me, love?"