[Jeb knows Mithos is back. Jeb has known for a while, having checked the journals for familiar names, familiar contacts. It's only now that Jeb has gathered the courage to contact Mithos, for two reasons--one, he knows things have always been rocky between them, and two, he doesn't even know if it's the "same" Mithos. His hand shakes as he writes the message. He just... has to do his best.]

Mithos,

It's Jeb. If this is the same Mithos I knew, I'm sure I'm someone you don't want to hear from. I'm sorry. But if this is the same Mithos I knew, I just wanted to tell you how relieved I am that you returned to Luceti. You once told me that you had no world to return to. It's something I've thought of a lot since you've left. I've never wanted to accept the fact that you, just like Tori and Michiru, might be de

[He hastily scribbles out that incomplete sentence. It may still be legible, however.]

I'm glad you're back, Mithos. I hope you can be happy this time. If this isn't the same Mithos I knew, you can just ignore this. Truth be told, I don't expect a response either way. Just be happy, okay? Regardless of how you see me, you're still my friend.

Jeb

PS: For what it's worth, Merry early Christmas.

[Once he's sure the note has sent, he quickly closes the journal. He's still trembling.]