"Hmmmm," Nicolas scratched his beard, "it sounds very interesting. I had never thought of that. Smells delicious." He moved closer to her, "You're welcome, and I didn't mean to frighten you. You've been scared enough. I know this isn't a mansion, but I hope you get comfortable." He looked into her eyes, "If this winter keeps up, it'll be a bit before you'll be heading anywhere." He watched her sit the food on the table, pour them both a glass of milk, and point out the coffee. "Indeed, I'll join you." He pulled chair out and took a seat. He gazed at the food before him.<span style="font-style: italic">This is a surprise indeed... Breakfast, coffee... What was with her expression when I frightened her though?</span>He pushed his fork into a corner of the omelet, cut a piece off, and lifted it off his plate. He look at it even more questioningly, the fluffy yellow speckled with white and green.<span style="font-style: italic">Hmmm... I can feed my curiosity. She does look hispanic... And the name... Maria... I guess this is their kind of food. Sure, I'll try it. She seems very thankful.</span>He pushed the food into his mouth, a grin growing on his face as he chewed until it reached from ear to ear.<br/><br/>"This is wonderful. I do appreciate the breakfast." he said, still grinning as he took a sip of coffee to wash it down, the warmness only enhancing the flavor. "I thought<span style="font-style: italic">I</span>was joining<span style="font-style: italic">you?</span>" He sipped his coffee again, "Why don't you have a seat?" He pushed the only other chair at the small table out with his foot. "I haven't had any company in.... Well... Ever..." His grin dropping back into a slight frown as he looked down at Coal.<span style="font-style: italic">That was the appropriate thing to do, right? You pull a lady's chair out? Well... Technically I pushed... I hope she doesn't take anything the wrong way... Because as of right now I'm only helping her on her way... Beautiful girl like her? She wouldn't want anything with my scruffy ass anyway...</span>