"I noticed," he nodded.  "And I do not mind.  It is quite refreshing."<br/><br/>He paused.<br/><br/>"For that matter, I have a pretty woman interested in speaking to me for more than five words at a time, which is<em>also</em>quite refreshing!  Even if she must occasionally deal with my overly affectionate and somewhat impulsive companion animagus."