"Much the same," he said with a grin. "Sorry I haven't been by."
He looked at his father who were quietly talking to Harry, nodding about something or another. "That's my father, Cass," he said to Allison, nodding at Cass. "Not nearly as nice as James' dad," he whispered with a smirk. He sat down on the bed by Allison's feet, grinning at her as Cass came up and introduced himself.
"So what are we here for?" he asked Harry, leaning back on his hands. "I take it it's not just to keep Allison company."