"Wouldn't mind," Erin confesses as she comes inside. Her ears are flat against the side of her head, and she immediately picks a corner near the door to Be In with all the air of a frightened alley cat.

"...Our mutual interest attacked Ossie, or at least I'd be shocked if it was anyone else," Erin says. Business. Start with business. "He's not likely to survive the reprisals about to ensue."

Business.

Work up to keeping your word, Peters.