[He hadn't been sure what they'd talk about. Asking questions about Esikko's life always carries the risk of stepping on a landmine, but if he talks about how his own life has been going, he might just trigger more sadness like he did earlier! Talking about his home and showing pictures, however, seems like a safe bet: he can dazzle Esikko with the sights of the modern world! And cute Mary pictures! It's a great plan, and he's already patting himself on the back for coming up with it!

Though the whole business with his phone being found is pretty weird.]

Right! And that's the thing. They said someone found it lying in the basement and turned it in at the front desk, but that doesn't make any sense, does it? I've been here for ages, so I don't know why it'd turn up now at all times. Unless they were keeping it safe somewhere, and they wanted to give me an early Christmas gift? I asked them if anyone had found Jun-kun or Leo-kun's phones, but they said no!

[While he's chatting away, the totally-stoned Basking Robbins employee finishes scooping presenting them with two identical cups of pretty pink ice cream with pretty pink flowers. After paying up he'll skip off to find a table.

And then it's time for the all-important question:]

Want to put your hat on now?

[There's a cone hat just waiting for him in the bag.]