[Vie sighs, snaps her book shut and looks up at him. She's trying to be angry and keep him distant but the grin, the attitude, the annoying but likable nature.

She smiles a little.]

Hello Ben, you annoying hound. I hate to admit it but your presence has been missed. I say this, because tomorrow you will be gone and none of today will matter.

[Vie is sad about this and it shows.]