Velvet-tone Coffeehouse: Open for Business

That certainly sounded like Greg in general. Sean wasn’t surprised to hear that their blond friend was in the process of trying to build his own house; it was good for him, in terms of giving him his own space, rather than using Josh’s. While the telepath knew that Josh was sincere in letting him remain there, rent-free, for as long as he wanted, he also understood why Greg would want to be self-sufficient, as opposed to living on someone else’s generosity. Moreover, it was a project that their friend could spearhead himself, and Sean thought that was good for him.

“I think a bulletin board is a great idea,” he said. He was always in favor of encouraging community development, and a community bulletin board would assist with that.

Then, with the rest of the food on the table, Sean immediately reached for one of the scones and took a bite. His face melted into a smile of pleasure, and he swallowed before speaking (politeness, which included table manners, was ingrained). “These are delicious,” he told Ari, the smile wide on his face. “You have a gift.”

At Josh’s question, the telepath shook his head. “Not explicitly, no, but I’m not surprised he’s trying this.” Sean popped the rest of the scone into his mouth and finished eating it, before he added, “It will be good for him.”