She is all smiles today and even his terse mood won't see her toning it down. Did Joshua maybe give him the wrong map as a prank? That would not be much of a surprise.

"I am now," which might not be what he means to ask but she can't care less. He will just have to read between the lines. She bends down to pick up both kittens first, placing them in her arms before stepping up toward the door and turning over her shoulder to see that he follows.

"How have you been?"