Mongoose chuckled and clapped the stranger on the shoulder.  "Of course I'm not, friend.  It's just a nickname.  I'm very protective of my friends and family, just like a mongoose from an old cartoon, so my friends nicknamed me that."<br/><br/>He took another sip of his soda and glanced around, smiling when the woman greeted him.  "Ah, so you must be Amelia then.  It's a pleasure to meet you.  You have a lovely place here."  He saw the way she gave him the once over and grinned saucily, being sure to return the gesture.