Hope figured he might go by a more "normal, actual" name. "Well, it's nice to meet you, Alec," Hope replied with a small smile.
Hope shrugged at the question. "I'm glad to not be eight anymore, but I'm okay. Things were a little stressful for a bit, but they are better now."
Now, that her dad was behaving somewhat. Of course, Camille was here and he probably didn't want her to hate him. Hope didn't seem to be a factor though. It only slightly annoyed her. Okay, maybe a lot annoyed her, but she was trying to not let it get to her.