one-man-wrecking-crew said:
“Hehe…I’ve been pretty good kiddo.” His current lack of enthusiastic words was due to the unfamiliar swell of emotion he felt at seeing this short little girl. He scratched her head with his lumbering hands and stood up with her still on his shoulder.
“Just like old times, right, Princess?” His elated expression faded to one of concern as he looked away from her. ” Hey, uh, is that crazy king still bothering you?”
Vanellope rested her arms atop Ralph's head as he stood up, balancing herself quite well. "HEY! President! Get it right commander flubbergut!", she giggled. "And naw! I can totally take him but uhh...I suppose if yer offering help I should take it." Though confidence shined brightly through her eyes, there was still a small fear in the back of her mind, remembering all the king had done in the past. "Glad yer back though!"