(((K)))) I can't wait to see some of the jewellery when you have your first pieces done.

I'm going to take a guess that the reason you answered H in the way you did is that you're frustrated with leading and angry that H isn't doing his share of the 'work'. That being said he does seem sensitive to sarcasm/you being angry (the WAS MLC mind is an amazing thing ;\) ). Could you try an 'I miss you' response next time?

How is your Dad? I was thinking of him today.

L. xx