[Like her voice was some sort of explosion or something, Battler startles with a jerk, immediately sitting up, his eyes drawn nearly magnetically to Beatrice.]

...hah. Beato...

[There was a moment there that he was sure he was caught up by another witch without Beatrice and that he had somehow messed up again, but... she's here!

Well, now he has to prove it to himself. As soon as he's on his feet, he's reaching out to pull Beatrice into a hug, sorry.]

Hahah... geez, you scared me there. It's... I don't mind a new board, I'm just so glad you're here...

[Is he a little teary-eyed? Yes, shut up, okay.]