47 Just go meet your internet friend

Marc burst through the door. "I'm home!" he announced, pushing the door wide open in his eagerness. Axel, catching sight of Marc's exuberance, noticed the excitement radiating from his brother. Despite his own reservations, he resisted the urge to immediately send Marc away, solely because of their familial ties. "Hey, Marc," Axel greeted, trying to mask his apprehension with a forced smile. Marc couldn't contain his enthusiasm. "I can't believe I'm finally back!" he exclaimed, his voice carrying a note of jubilation. Axel struggled to hide his reluctance. "Yeah, good to see you," he replied, attempting to muster warmth despite his inner reservations. As they exchanged greetings, Axel couldn't shake the feeling of unease about Marc's sudden return. He hesitated, contemplating whether to address the elephant in the room. "So, uh, what brings you back?" Axel inquired, trying to sound nonchalant but failing to hide his curiosity. Marc's grin faltered for