"New?!" the statement makes her laugh, a noise that's delicate and soft as she brings her hand up to cover her mouth, clearly tickled pink by his statement.

"No I'm old, I am. About as far away from new as you can get. But I'm not here very often. Just pop in every now and then to see how everyone's getting on."

She lifts her hand and pokes a gentle finger against his arm.

"So go on then. How you getting on then?"