[@paragloan] Erik raised an eyebrow at Maddy's admonishment somewhat disappointed at her lack of comment on the superb quality of his appearance today. Of the few residents that lived in Ebott House, Erik thought best of Maddy. While he couldn't quite recall what it was that brought her here, she seemed normal enough. She was quiet and kept to herself most of the time and he had seen her eye him a few times. In addition, he had once caught her cleaning up his room when it had apparently gotten to much for her to deal with. [color=39b54a][i]'That's fine by me, if she wants to clean my room that's one less thing I have to do. But she seems rather confrontational today.'[/i][/color] Erik kept his silent gaze on her for an internal count to five before speaking, letting his eyes take in her doll like appearance . [color=39b54a]"A much better start to this conversation,"[/color] he said closing his book in his hands, [color=39b54a]"would have been 'Good morning Erik, you look nice today.' As you seem to be in a mood for an argument I want no part of, I will simply point out that there was an extra chair no one would be using, therefore it doesn't matter if it gets dirty or not since the staff tend to wipe them down regardless. Is it really such a rude thing to make myself more comfortable? After all this is our..."[/color] He took a long sarcastic sigh, [color=39b54a][i]"...Home.[/i] At least for the time being."[/color] He smiled at her confident that the wit and strength of his argument had impressed her enough into seeing his point.