"It's nothing to apologize over and I've been rather well, despite the circumstances," he says with a bright, easy smile and a handshake. Sebastian looks a good deal better than he would've when Integra last saw him -- tanned, more content, almost as if a weight has lifted. For those with innate magic, Bete Noire was a very difficult place to be.

"And you? It is good to see you again." Helpful as ever, Velcro grins and wags his tail in agreement. Wuffle?