Defensive Ring

"Just make yourselves at home." Dex frowned at the two women sitting in his kitchen. Darsi must have forgotten to lock the door when she left, something that hackers viewed as a clear invitation to enter.

Stiletto smiled sweetly while helping herself to one of the cookies Nova made for him. "Thanks, Dex."

Thumper also grinned, her dark eyes flashing in amusement. "That was sarcasm, Stiletto. He's not happy to see us."

Dex nodded and touched the side of his nose. "Spot on."

"Oh... sorry, Dex." Stiletto bit into the cookie, trying her best to look like she didn't enjoy it. "Damn, that girl can really bake."

"She can," Thumper agreed. "I'm sorry too, Dex. We'd never intrude into your v-Hive room."

Dex confiscated the plate of cookies sitting between the two women. "Normal people would find that backward. But, I've got something for you anyways."

Thumper shared a glance with Stiletto before speaking. "A present?"