[Big Brother is always watching, Balthie.]

Just Rat, huh? I can live with that, just so long as he doesn't expect us all to have a singalong.

[There's a loud and entirely unnecessary 'poof' sound, and a family-sized tub of marshmallows appears on the table, along with some skewers.]

Pretty and witty and whatever else enough, I'm sure. Your friend's welcome to 'em, just so long as he doesn't make too much noise - Mama's got a headache to self-medicate.

[He sloshes the wine around, though of course it's unlikely to have much effect.]