Rylee was squatting beside Strategic Air Defense with a lighter ready to go when the voice caught his attention. A shot of anxiety ran up his spine as he turned to see that it was just a curious neighbor of sorts. He hadn't met this woman yet, but she seemed content to be a spectator.
"Charlie, let her have one of the fireworks!" he called to his friend before turning back to the explosive. He lit the fuse then ran back to Charlie and the newcomer. "Hi, I'm Rylee Eckholm, I haven't met you yet." He offered his hand and grinned at the woman, his usual anxiety from meeting new people temporarily disappeared with the excitement of the fireworks. But there was a loud crackle behind Rylee and he quickly turned to see the fireworks shoot off. This was a good one with high pitched screeches, crackling, and then a rainbow of sparks.