The nerves melted when Etoile went in for the hug and he hugged back, returning the enthusiasm. He sort of rested his head on Etoile's shoulder for a moment. "Good to see you, brother," he murmured, then when hewas led inward to the rest of the house, he looked about, marvelling at theplants and the decor.

"...Fucking lava lamps. Ain't surprised, those things are hella fun to stare at, with or without medicinal shit," he murmured, and grinned.

"Don't need much for a kitchen setup tho. Just some counter space and an oven. Ain't even a big baking dish it's a nine inch casserole." He shrugged and looked at the painting again. "...Is this one just fantasy or did Alternia look anything like this? Love the detail work on it."