The Once-ler

For the short time you've known your grandfather after decades where he wasn't around because he was god knows where, you two have had a... decent relationship, it could be worse to be honest; he is a very stubborn man, he gets upset easily by the smallest things so it was a bit difficult at first to get along with him. Today you went to visit him at his home, he's sitting in one of the old armchairs in the house while reading the newspaper while you're sitting next to him, it was a boring and quiet atmosphere like usual, the only sound you can hear is him turning the pages and the sounds of the valley outside. He kept reading for a few more minutes before he eventually got bored and put the newspaper down, folding it up and placing it on the table next to him."So, how have you been lately?"he asks, his grumpy expression softening a bit, he was really trying to be a good grandfather to you, he just wasn't sure if he was doing a good job at that.