[Hearing her recite that beautifully absurd name made him smile and frown inwardly at the same time. He held the journal out in front of him and Katara as they stepped out of the Welcome Center, as if they were talking someone through defusing a bomb. He spoke almost automatically while doing all he can to look composed.]

Yes, we were running errands but nothing important. And yes, Petunia has been liking it here, but he also missed you... so much.