"It's true," he nodded. "Travelling with a baby is difficult." He wanted to ask where she was going, but the bell of the shop rang, and Charles caught sight of Joey.
"Joseph, what a delight!" he said, rushing over to them. "You look well!"
Joey chuckled, because Charles was incredibly endearing. "Thank you, Charles, so do you! This is my friend Clio!" He didn't know if they'd met so he thought he should introduce her just in case.