Already raring to go with figuring things out, huh? I know it's only been a few months, but I've missed having someone around with a scholarly bent. I like these guys fine, but they're a bit more meat than mind, if you catch my drift.

And yeah, you and Leonie are probably in the same place! As far as I know, everyone starts out in the same town. In the same house, even. Which is weird, but hey, everything's weird here. You just kind of roll with it after awhile.

And yeah, things have gone pretty well for me - both back home and here, I've got no real complaints. But we're pretty far from New Bark Town - that's where you are, I'm sure. We might have to figure out a quick way to get you to us...we're weeks of travel away from you right now if you'd have to rely on walking. I wouldn't want your little legs to get tired.

[Ah, that familiar teasing tone. He can never resist.]