An equal mix of anxiety and excitement was the first warning Thomas received of another arrival. As he narrowed his focus, returning from the near out-of-body experience, he heard a car door close outside. When a knock came he opened the door, ignoring the sound of retreating footsteps. Such occurences were not uncommon when new charges were dropped off.

[color=silver]"Hello and welcome. Please, do come in,"[/color] Thomas greets the fourth newcomer of the day, stepping to one side of the door. [color=silver]"Breakfast is almost ready, if you're hungry, and I'm sure someone will be along to show you to a room shortly."[/color]