Mary blinked as he hugged her, and she wrapped her arms around him as well, rubbing his back slightly. She'd never mention it later, as she was sure it would embarrass him, but she was rather pleased that her best friend was so glad to see her.
"We're making pizza, yes. Esther only likes cheese and pepperoni, so I'm afraid your other ingredients would be wasted." She grinned and went to go find her other guest. Esther was technically her little sister - according to the documents that had been strewn around the house when she arrived - and it was eerie how much they looked alike. When Mary emerged from Esther's pink bedroom, she carried the little girl in her arms. Esther was sucking her thumb nervously. "Esther, this is my friend Lucifer. He's going to help us with the pizza. He's a real good cook."