Allan did grunt smiling, then his hammer came down and sparks began to fly.
Charlie strolled across with Nia on his hip and sat by Seth. He peered at the growing sketch and grinned.
"Are you okay here," he murmured, "because once he starts working he tends to zone out a bit. Striking while the iron is hot and all that. I think i'd best take kitty here home before she gets bored and wants to play with the pretty fire."