"I'll try not to leave the planet without your permission," Erin said a small smirk as she gently took Hana into her arms and said such things as "Hi there! Hello! Aren't you cute?! Yes you are!"

That doesn't stop her from listening to Mel and watching her carefully as she plays with her niece. "It took you a while to convince me that he was a lurk. I think part of me doubted it all until he showed up in Versi."

She paused a bit trying to gauge Mel's responses. "You got him though. Right?"