[Yes, much better! He's still grinning as he lowers them to the ground again, not at all sheepish at doing that. It's been months cousin he has been worried about you.]

You're okay, right? Everything's okay with your mom and dad, right? I was thinking about getting Callie to send me out there but I needed to stay and back up Jason and- But finally! Gods above, it's good to see you.