"They're doing, uh. Really good. All of 'em. Helen and Eira are matching headaches, but I remember how much of a pain in the ass I was at fourteen, so I get it. I'm hoping a little bit of freedom going to school helps a little bit, extracurriculars and the like. Everyone else is an adult, doing mostly fine."

He finishes his drink and gets another small beer.

"How's Akira doing?"