[He goes, figuring somehow you'd realize everything makes his sister cry or throw things lately. He'd figure it's a girl thing, but she'd hit him for saying that.

There are just too many landmines to be avoided sometimes.
Blame it on the age if you like.

Also, unlocking your house door is a bit more complicated with one hand. He puts the key in his teeth so he can turn the handle.]

Mei-Mei?

[DOORSLAM.

Kai sighs and looks at you Neil with this kind of long-suffering 'WOMEN, AMIRITE' face.

'scuse the clutter. Just kind of... pick your way around the boxes and the bubble-wrapped and newspaper-tied bits of furniture. Kindly step over this crate full of pans, and follow him.

Door knocking.]

Mei-Mei, come on. I'm going to unwrap the TV and find a stupid movie and you can meet Neil without yelling or throwing things.

Or maybe...just... throwing them at me?

[Winces at Neil, mouthing, I don't know. What?]