[After all that happened during their first meeting, he really should have expected this level of pride. It's kind of endearing, when it's at this reasonable sort of level, so he lets her remind him of that little "debt" and nods.]

Indeed, it has been! And much has happened, so I have not had the time to come here and enjoy it properly in between then and now. It's much too nice to simply run through without taking the time to enjoy it, after all.

[He leans against the metal legs of the swing set, letting it take his weight while he looks at where she's sitting. He's as relaxed as ever, but since this is only their second meeting and she did him a favor last time (technically), he tries to remember his manners.]

Have you been well since then, Miss Elle?