[While it's true that babysitting isn't his favorite duty, it's also not as though he's terrible with kids. There's something about this one though... something that doesn't sit quite right with him, and he can't quite put his finger on why.]

I has been a while, hasn't it? Still, I wouldn't worry. I'm sure any moment now we'll hear Edea and Agnes going on about whatever dessert they've managed to bring back.

[He pauses for a moment, trying to decide where to steer the subject.]

So... Benjamin, yes? You're awfully young to be traveling alone.