Oh, now that's a lovely idea. Give them a bit more room.

[ It's true that the Merlin she remembers is younger than the young man she sees before her. But he was a bright boy, and it seems he has become a bright young man as well.

She closes the distance between them happily, smiling softly. ]

I've been in this time for a day or so, now. Isn't it marvelous? Look what we've become!

[ It's clear from her answer that the finer details of the current social climate have yet to reach her ears. ]