*holds the door for you and for the little old couple on their way out* Sir, ma'am. *rejoins you inside, blowing into his fist* You know, I don't think I really realize how cold it is until I get inside.
*nodding thoughtfully in response to your news* Things are going well with the new grandbaby, then? Is she growing horns yet? *does have to smile at the rest, though* Lord Egalmoth's a man of talents including breaking hearts, of course. *lightly* Are you just into self-portraits these days, or have you moved on to still-life bowls of fruit yet? They're all the rage.