Merrick had been busying himself in the kitchen when he heard his name called. He had found this strange place highly interesting, particular the fact that no one had appeared to harm them. But he had also discovered something else... He joined Amaya as he scarfed down his findings. It was a strange and spongy yellow cake apparently called a Twinkie.
His eyes narrowed at the sight of Victor, but the glare faded as soon as he saw the young woman beside him. "Tessa!" He quickly rushed over and swept his sister up into a spinning hug. She laughed merrily at his antics, up until he shoved another Twinkie into her mouth. "Try this! It's brilliant."
Tessa nearly choked on the forced treat but did as she was asked. Once finished she glanced at Amaya and Victor before giving her brother a wobbly smile. "Um.. that was.. interesting?"
Unfortunately Merrick's attention was no on Victor. "And I see you've made a new friend." His face was stern as he stared down the other man. "Captain Merrick Vaughn." He was rather sure the thoughts in his mind were no doubt the same as ones his sister had upon meeting this stranger. Either way, any male in the company of his younger sister would be looked at in disdain by the protective older brother that he was.