[The scent is still familiar, and scent is something Laura trusts. Scent is difficult to fake or change, scent tends to give one away even if they are otherwise perfectly disguised. So that and the familiarity in his features keeps her from calling him a liar when he confirms he is him.]
You are. [Another pause so as she studies him, mind ticking over all she knows to try and work out how without finding an answer.] How?
It's cool! I just wanted to doublecheck
You are. [Another pause so as she studies him, mind ticking over all she knows to try and work out how without finding an answer.] How?