Having still not let go of her hands, Walter changed his grip so he could turn her around so they were facing. His usual slipper smile was on his face as he tsked softly. "Look at you. The little homemaker. An' for someone not Anatoly. Imagined how shocked I am." It was clear he didn't mean a word.

"Oh, we do have some catching up to do." He added, "Just not here."