[It's such nice ice cream, too- a real treat that he'll probably have to owe Zelos for in some future period. ]

Oh, it's okay! My neighbour gave me some, so it's no trouble.

[Ruddiger clambers onto his shoulders as Varian shifts into the open-plan kitchen to grab some bowls, moving back to sit on the couch, gesturing for Moana to sit down too. It's...probably safe to sit. ]

No problem. Thanks for coming. And..um being willing to listen?