Smart girl, Caroline. Gilbert laughs a little under his breath as he bounces her to calm her down, but the smile is completely wiped from his face at the mention of Gilbertine. Punchy. Yeah, he's sort of expecting a punch to the face after all that he's put her through disappearing for over a month.

"Um--" he stutters. "M-maybe as long as I'm holding onto Caroline she won't yell too much?"