[ Lupin is left briefly contemplating what he should do with the knowledge that Cairngorm had a lover that they never mentioned this entire time. Briefly. Then he's back to wondering if he's assuming too much. What a vague answer!! Then again, he didn't actually ask directly. That would probably be too rude to ask someone he just met... Maybe he can ask Cairngorm about it later (if they don't knock his head off for it.)

All of this internal questioning doesn't show on his face beyond a brief blip of confusion. It doesn't matter! He should be focusing on Phos, anyway. He smiles at them, shrugging his shoulders. ]

Oh, I know. But I think that's part of their charm, isn't it? [ that's why he can't leave them alone... ] And they haven't by your standards. It's been about six months since we showed up here.