this was a quick update, so make sure you've read the previous chapter otherwise you'll be missing important plot things. also:

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It would almost feel like a walk of shame, coming into work the following day. Elsa's next to you, having come over to give you a lift to make up for her horrendous reading of the situation. You argue that you don't need her help, the trains and buses work fine, but she just wants to make it up to you, so you let her.

The first thing Olaf does when he sees you, is bend down and scoop you into a hug. His arms around you feel amazing, but nowhere near as good as the knowledge that he... missed you.

Everyone else seems to ignore the little scene playing out in the middle of the foyer, but that's okay. Over his shoulder, you see Elsa biting her lip. Beyond that, the guy who works behind the counter makes eye contact.

He looks away immediately, face reddening, and you feel a giddy flutter settle in your stomach. This is the best you've felt in a week, and it's amazing.

Olaf leads you over to the front counter, Elsa following behind by several paces. "Hi there!" he says to the guy behind the counter. "Would we be able to get Anna a new tag?" he asks. He looks at you and gives a wonky grin that you can't help returning.

"Definitely. Follow me, please."

Silently, you wheel behind the counter to a small room. There's a seat off to the side, with a counter and a computer at the other end. It's only very small, and a little hard to navigate, but you do it. It sort of reminds you of the time you went with Kristoff to the transport department so he could renew his license. The guy – and wow you really have to find out his name. Maybe handsome- no. Stop it. You just got your job back – stands back a respectful distance, but he still asks, softly, if you need any help.

It's... nice. He didn't presume, and he doesn't hover. It's refreshing. You smile at him and shake your head, and you move to the seat.

"We just need a picture for your pass," he explains, moving behind the counter to a computer. "You're definitely allowed to smile. Especially when you have such a pretty one."

The smile that you end up using is probably a little too dreamy, but he doesn't say anything, and it's not a bad camera. You're not that photogenic, but this is good. Gets the details without showing the pimple on your jaw, or putting too much emphasis on your freckles.

Elsa and Olaf are still waiting for you, talking in hushed tones. They straighten up when you appear, and you turn around a little in your chair.

"Thank you, uh..." you begin, and he smiles.

"Hans. And you're welcome, Anna."