[Good for her, he thinks quietly to himself.

Basil folds his hands in front of him on the table, worrying his lower lip out of habit.]

I would be surprised if she did. I have a bad habit of not keeping anyone updated on my current... life and all that. [A sigh.]

Who are you living with now? Certainly not on your own... [He's unfortunately reminded of the first years he spent here alone and they do not bring happy memories.]