Good! I really don't mind, as long as I know someone is talking to me. [He responded with a nod, noticing some of the kid's embarrassment on his face. He definitely did not intend to let him worry about that, so in an attempt at a more humorous tone, he added.] I've even answered to Detective Dummy, on occasion.

[... There was a slight slip there, as it had actually been 'dumbass' but he doesn't intend to say that in front of a child. Although the person who had called him that might've laughed.]

Yes, it's a bit hard to figure out how much things cost, but uh- I'm reasonably certain we can get you a few changes and you'll have plenty left over. [Because he's soft and knows that Rhy will understand if he tells him about helping out a kid who'd just arrived.] Maybe even enough for snacks.

[Snacks are very important, after all.]

It's rained here quite recently, and though I wasn't here for the winter it did snow!