"Oh! Yes, uh. Alan I do know. He was one of the first people I met here, actually. He's been... a good friend." There's a hint of a blush there, that Darling tries to hide by ducking his head a bit.

"About four -- well nearly five months now, I believe. If time has any proper meaning, here.

Ah! Here we are." They arrive at the cabin, and Darling ushers them inside. The fire has died down a bit, and Casper adds a few new logs, stoking it to get it going again. "Please, come sit and get warm while I get us some wine."