[ At that, his eyes fall to Lightning, very briefly. ]

It does. [ Back to Coop. ] I was lucky to have started construction on the house when I did...so many people disappeared over the summer, it gave me something to focus my energy on.

[ He motions to Coop, something of a smirk on his mouth. ] You'll have to visit. I'm not sure how cold Olivine gets in the winter, but it must be warmer than here.