"A viper?" Mel gave a sudden, loud laugh that she had to stifle with her hand. Thankfully, she hadn't taken another bite of food yet. Or drink. She didn't want to imagine Timothy's face if she sprayed him and the table with water. "We're comparing the wrong siblings. That's almost a perfect description of my Cassie. The youngest. I love her, of course, get along with her well enough that I live with her, but she's...wild."
He seemed to have a pretty good attitude about his recent breakup, something she really appreciated about him. Not everyone would be so gracious. Unless it was an act for her benefit, of course, but she had no reason to suppose him anything but genuine. "I was thinking of stopping somewhere in Brighton for dinner first, since it starts pretty late. Shame not to explore a bit, since I have an excuse, taste local fare." She sipped her water. "You're welcome to join me, or we can meet once the event starts. Either one is all right with me."