[ She slides to a halt, staring at the lodge that he'd just bounced into like a pinball. She doesn't move, but takes in the narrative with 1) a wince, 2) a raised eyebrow, 3) surprise, 4) LESS surprise, 5) an actual gasp, 6) relaxing after there proves to be no crash, 7) just enough silence for it to be awkward, and 8) the return of her typical knowing smirk when Mario emerges.]

You certainly did. I think you scared a few lives out of that cat, too, but I'm sure he'll be fine. Now then. I think this means I owe you a coffee...?