Non, I am certain they do not. Are they still as playful as ever?

[It is; very important. It's actually thrown Francis for a loop, because while he's thrilled, he has a sinking feeling they won't necessarily be.]

Are they all living at the house? Are they well? [But then, he pauses, realizing his last questions were spoken too quickly.] Erm... what I mean is... may I perhaps... meet them?