"Well, I know...But, this is kind of, different. Layla's friend, Maria is slightly..." Ooh, how did he phrase this to sound like he wasn't being offensive, or racist. "She's Ukrainian, and a little... Brash." And her harshness and moodswings could give even Alyss a run for her money.

Suddenly laughing, he looked at her with amused eyes, "The 'black cat' has no name?" He chuckled, poking her lightly on the side. Then, sobering up quickly he looked at her face with a new look, "Are you... Glad that Lucy's moving in?" He asked cautiously, "Or..?" Or what, really...