[It takes Envy a moment to place Russia's face, since it's been a while since they spoke, but he does recognize him! So he's certainly not going to protest Russia calling him friend.]

Must be one of those holiday things.

[He brightens further.] It is a good day, I'm going out with the best guy in Johto. [Envy may be is definitely biased about this.]

What about you, you look like you're in a pretty good mood too.