The doorbell rang. At the door was Kenny, the thick hood of his orange parka covering most of his face as usual, though a glimmer of excitement could be seen in his blue eyes.

"Mnmhhmmmm'mf nnhh, mnnmmr? (What's up, dude?)" he greeted in his typically muffled voice with a small wave. "Mmhhmmnnmf fmmrrr hhnrhmmhnrr mmrr mmrmrrrr - mm rrrmrmmfrfrn nmrmrmmrm mm brrmrmmn frrmmm mrrmrrrnmmhhhnrr mmmm hhhmmmmrr. (Thanks for inviting me over - I really needed a break from everything at home.)