Back in the living room, the younger generation talked with their new guest. They were also even friendlier to him now, because he came with gifts—cookies and tarts. Their stock was almost gone, and they didn't dare eat them carelessly.
Now, they could!
The Golds looked at the tanned man in curiosity. "I didn't think I'd see an Alterran here so soon," Otto said, leisurely placing his chin on knuckle. "How can we help you? You mentioned that this was a personal trip?"
Helios scratched the back of his neck, feeling a bit awkward. "I… this is a bit presumptuous but I am looking for someone, and you're the only ones I know here."
He did not know he could be such a hopeless romantic, but it is what it is.
The Golds looked at each other and then to him. "Who is it?" they asked, very curious. How could he know someone other than them all the way here?
