Marc had been prepared this time, well, almost.<br/><br/>Unlike last year, when he had to scramble to make signs to let people know to come in and where they were so that he didn't need to answer the door all day, he had printed off more professional-looking signs.<br/><br/>He just hadn't put them up yet.  As he stood by the door, he remembered that he had in fact prepared for this, and walked briskly to get his duffel bag.  From it he pulled out the box of thumb tacks and the printed signs saying "come  in" and "this way" with appropriate arrows.<br/><br/>As he re-approached the door to put one on the door, a knock came from it.  He waited a moment so as not to startle the guest, and he opened it casually.<br/><br/>"Welcome. My name's Marc." He said in a relaxed tone, shaking the man's hand. "Come on inside, have a drink. I'm just going to hang these up."<br/><br/>He left the door open as Sergi stepped inside, beginning to post the signs up so that any and all would come on in and find them in the huge living room.