[And so he goes get the coffee maker ready, trying to mask the slightest wince. He really misses watching Verity around, but most of all he misses Rikki.]

Two girls- or, a woman and a little girl. Have seen them around but I... [He pauses, looks at the coffee maker and shrugs.] Let's just say I have been a bit too busy to do anything more than leave some apple pie and other treats for housemates to enjoy.

And it's honestly hard to watch them come and go.