It's actually nice to let him talk and just have that emptiness filled. She can see the way he practically oozes energy, and it's a little refreshing. She won't take it for granted.

"Thanks. It's really lovely." She'll do her best to try and not look utterly devoid of everything for him. He went to such trouble.

"Oh. It is almost Christmas, isn't it...?"

That does sound like Kay. Another person who is full of energy. A little exhausting at times, but Vandal is glad to know her.