[i]"Nah, they won't mind Tank. "[/i] She said in almost a hollow tone. Her demeanor began to show how she was on guard. As her boots hit the wooden steps she took a deep breath. Continuing up the steps she made her way onto the wooden wrap around porch. [i] tap tap tap[/i] was the sound of her walking to the door. Raising her fist she knocked a couple times then opened the door. 
Almost like an attack dog a little blonde haired girl ran out the door and leaped onto Rin. [i]Rin! I didn't think you were EVER coming back!"[/i] The little girl said as she hugged Rin. [i]"Hey little blondy."[/i] Rin said with a smile as she picked her sister up.
(Charlie is about 8 at this point.)