[ Understandable. Having a new spin would be good for many reasons, but it's also best to keep some things to same - honor the memory, and all. ]

'Course, man. Anytime. I'll be right over, yeah?

[ And it really isn't long before he does show up, kicking his shoes off at the door, like always. He nods when he sees Sorey, trying for a small smile, hands stuffed in his pockets. ]

Lookin' good already, honestly. You've been workin' hard on this, haven't you?