Ariadne nodded slightly. "I think that's why it's a joke." But she had to admit, sometimes, humanoid humor eluded.

All right...most of the time it eluded her.

Wrapping up her bundle, she stood up straight. "What are you doing here?" she asked cautiously. "I mean, not that I'm not glad to see you. I always like seeing you. But...it's been awhile. I figured you were off doing something very important, I guess."