Belinda was, of course, delighted to see her friend, a surprise completely befitting a lovely day as it was. She may have almost collided, but she maintained her poise, and it wasn't anyone who would hex her or anything.
"Melinda! It is a delight!" she exclaimed, before lowering her voice to a normal level. "I am sorry, but the sheer joy of performing of age magic was a touch distracting," she said, smiling guiltily, as Belinda supposed one should when one wasn't doing their very best to be under perfect control.
Her smile brightened though, as she answered Melinda's question. "I have been doing quite well myself, especially as it is my birthday. Yourself?"