[ The different hairstyle is a giveaway that this is a younger Allison than the one he's used to, but Five is glad to see her all the same. She's his sister , no matter what. ]

It's a bad habit of mine, always changing ages. He gives a smile and then pauses for a couple of seconds. [ He's still not used to people asking him that sort of thing, and it surprises him every time. It's nice. ]

Managing. A lot happened back home, so I'm still in the processing stage. [ Ey, at least he's trying to be honest. ] How have things been here, for you?