He smiled and nodded, rubbing behind Purrelden's ears. "It's been lovely, Airy, and I'll keep that in mind." Family, clearly, with the shared name. He's a little jealous, but at least he's found family here. That had once seemed an impossibility.

"Until next time." And then he's walking off, hefting Purrelden up and baby-talking to her on the way to the garden.