[ you know, for a small tree, he's still a little strong. or maybe that's what peter tells himself. groot will always be that strong, unbreakable friend of his. the guardian who is a guardian. he remembers how his vines had wrapped snug around him long ago. ]

[ peter does his best to catch groot. instinct makes him want to shy away, but he keeps his feet firmly planted on the ground as he catches him and hugs him. he's so small and cute ... ]

Peter! I mean, Groot! [ he shakes his head. groot's talking in third person can confuse a guy sometimes. ] I'm so happy you're okay! And you're here. With me. On the same floor. Have you been here all this time?