Brin unbolts the locks on the door and pulled the door open. Speak of the devil. Sutton was standing on her doorstep with a big smile. The smile warmed Brin's heart. Sutton raised her hand and brandished a box of wine, which Brin guessed would be very expensive.
"I bear gifts and offerings." Sutton announced happily.
"Oh no, you didn't have to." Brin replied in mock horror and opened the door wider for Sutton to go in. She took the box of wine from her and led her to the sitting room. Sutton stopped short in surprise when she saw the bare chested hulk of a man looking out of place in Brin's sitting room.
"Ryker Scott!" She exclaimed. And went closer to him. Brin laughed at her antics, at making sure Ryker was real. She picked at the man's naked chest and Ryker laughed, humoring her. He crossed his hands over his body with mock horror on his face.