[Huh... well, frankly, he expected to get smacked, so imagine his surprise at the much softer rebuttal. He backs off quickly enough, however, still looking tickled pink. That changes soon enough after her next question. Stepping back a proper distance, he gives that question some thought. He might've noted her disappearance, but Luceti had done well to keep him from dwelling on it for long.]

A few weeks? Maybe two. [He rubs thoughtfully at his chin] And you missed some shitty visitors from a neighboring enclosure, but besides that-- [he shrugs]

It's the same Luceti you'll remember. [And then he brightens] Aaaah, I know~! I should make you something delicious to welcome you back~!