"I guess you just bring it outta me," Daniel said. "Maybe if you acknowledged my existence without me having to pin you down, I'd be a little nicer." He stayed firmly between Chris and the exit. He stood close enough to breathe in Chris's scent, still familiar to him after days apart. Stephan watched them from the back of the room, but if Daniel noticed, he called no attention to it. His smile turned softer as he looked to Nish.
"It's great to see you, Nish. You know Chris here, too? My gosh, he does get around."