There was a time when Anais would have swatted Rasmus for picking her up like that and squeezing her half to death. That, however, was before Anais hadn't seen Rasmus in months. She managed a half-hearted swat at his arm, however, when he released her. He'd expect that much, at least.

"Yes, feel free to turn it on," she said, gesturing to the television set. How had they not done that yet?