How was he supposed to not laugh at that? Despite the nerves gnawing away at his stomach and the heavy thoughts weighing on his mind, Remus' teasing got him to light up once more, smile wide as he chuckled at his comment. "Oh, yes, I'm perfectly awful. Perhaps they'll promote you to sainthood for befriending me. A medal may or may not be involved." he agreed, expression one of amusement as he looked over at Remus. The playful insult only had him chuckling further, shoulders easing ever so slightly now that the air between them was clear.
"Life rarely is." he agreed, "But to have a wife and child to show for it is something." His smile was warm as he spoke, though his following statement managed to peak his curiosity. Tilting his head to the side ever so slightly, Alphard raised a brow in question. "Oh? What's that?" he asked, trying to think what more Remus could possibly have to tell him.