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[bothering is what he's good at. it doesn't help her case that he's been worried about her, so when Gino catches sight of her his expression clears immediately, and he hurries to get out of his chair and lurk in wait for her to leave the kitchen with something to eat. (one of the most important rules of bothering: timing is everything! you don't want to bother your prey away from acquiring life-sustaining food!)]
Hey, Kallen! Just when I was thinking I could use some good news, you turn up. [lightly] Now that can't be coincidence.