He was rather pleased to see Euterpe. He was often busy and knew better then to demand time from her, so whenever she stopped by he enjoyed the attention. When she finished with her little speech he grinned and took her hand, kissing the top of it. "As ever, the pleasure is mine. And thank you."
He motioned her inside and went to take her coat. "My friends make sure I eat on a regular basis, but I'm grateful for your worries. I should take you to a little marker they have around here. Some of them still sell things from my homeland." His speech had improved in the last few months, thanks to the hearing aid. He wasn't talking as loud anymore, and knew he was more clear in things. "So how are you? Good, I hope?"