[ Paul doesn't know Silver well enough to pry into his affairs, or to put down the coiled tension in him to anything more than what the man says. It seems he had a difficult time in his own world, and Paul, judging by the sympathetic twist of his mouth, understands that. ]

And we're glad to see you back.

[ It's the right pleasantry, and it's even true. The dojo can always use more teachers - and, Paul thinks, with a tinge of optimism, it might do Johnny good to have a steady hand around besides his own. ]

Do you have everything you need from here? If you do, we can go. [ He offers a little smile. ] You have good timing, for what it's worth.