You and Bernard were friends, you have been for over 1,000 years.

He was often round your house when he wasn't at work, which wasn't too often but enough for his house to start collecting dust.

He loved it there, you made amazing treats, had comfy sofas, your cats were cuddly and he could always talk to you.

He's been ill and forced to stay off work when the elves couldn't understand him due to his blocked nose, so he's staying at yours, reluctantly allowing you to care for him.