"Alright," Russ ignored Carrick's comment in hopes of fighting of the coming squabble. He ran a hand through Noctis' hair with a sigh. Then got up and went back to eating his chili. He hoped later to do a lot more than flirt with Carrick. He finished off his first bowl of chili and started dishing up more rice when there was a loud popping thud and the lights went out. "Thank god you have a fireplace," Russ said. If Carrick hadn't had one, it would have been a really cold night.