"So thoughtful," he said. He gave a quiet laugh, and gently squeezed her hand. "I hope they appreciate what a good neighbor they have in you. If it were up to me, they'd probably never know anyone even lived beside them."
The rec room's lights were up, Stephan milling about inside, handling a few last minute preparations. The room was welcoming: open, bright, and well stocked with entertainment, food, and drink. As casual apartment complex meet-and-greets went, it was one of the better Obed had seen, in spite of its current emptiness. "I hope more people show up." He waved to Stephan. "I'd hate for all his hard work to be for just the two of us."