[The admission-- the second he has heard thus far-- prompts a stretching at the corners of Walter's lips; a brief tug to his already amused smile.]
So I've surprised you twice in a single night?
[Such an occurrence is likely to be rare, he thinks-- and finds it even more pleasing for it's perceived rarity. Sustaining the pacing and smoothness of his strides, he moves while counting off the steps in his mind; grace, the butler has, but it has been a while since he has done more than simply observe the movements of others.]
I am back! Have you slain the homophones yet?
So I've surprised you twice in a single night?
[Such an occurrence is likely to be rare, he thinks-- and finds it even more pleasing for it's perceived rarity. Sustaining the pacing and smoothness of his strides, he moves while counting off the steps in his mind; grace, the butler has, but it has been a while since he has done more than simply observe the movements of others.]