"Oh, it sounds ever so important..." She trailed off, obviously teasing, and then couldn't really stop herself from hugging him - it was fast and a little awkward, and she was blushing when she pulled away. But she'd missed him. Or, the idea of him, maybe. Still, it had been too long.
"Not really. I've been lazy, off work. Got some reading done and tried to avoid all owls after that sale. Matchmaking mamas? Should I worry?"