Huh. [Younger than Stork thought, but not really that much younger than he is. Though, given the difference in species, it's hard to say what that really means.] Happy birthday.

[There's no enthusiasm there at all, but no overt sarcasm, either. It's obvious that the ninja guy is missing his brothers -- clutchmates, apparently -- but if he's looking to talk about it, he's not going to have much luck with Stork right now.]

Well... if you're not going to answer the call of doom tonight, then I've got some lying-awake-in-dread to get back to...