[ Rafa opens the door to find Janus standing there, all pristine and delicately ruffled. With a sword, which Rafa notes with some interest. Swords are quite uncommon weapons, at least these days. Stepping back, he gestures for Janus to come in. ]

Please. Welcome to our cottage.

[ It's homely inside; rustic and quite natural, filled with neutral colours and soft furnishings and warm fires. There are the scents of the things Shane grows; smells that remind Rafa of vegetables from Earth, but they're not quite the same. He is used to this smell by now. It warms him.

It is also very much reflective of Shane's style, and not Rafa's. Rafa isn't sure how he would decorate a place if he were only pleasing himself. His apartment in Eudio had been fit for himself and Hunter. This is made for Shane. Rafa does his best to fit into both worlds.

He leads Janus into their living room, where indeed a country fire has been lit. There are large, comfortable sofas to sit on. ]

Please, make yourself at home. Shall I find an umbrella stand to hide that sword in, or would you like to keep it? I do promise not to bite. Some things must be saved for the second date, you know.