He chuckled just a little and shook his head. "You are feisty today" he answered with a teasing smirk of his own. "I am missing a few people from back home as well, so I understand" he answered with a little sadness in his eyes and a frown on his lips. "But at least you aren't alone now....I mean you have me" he added rather sheepishly.
"Yeah I am just fine....more than I should be honestly" he answered as he looked over at her.