The other party had some things to deal with today; they could only come over at noon.
As for Lizard Woman Linda that he brought back from Florida, Susan had stuffed her into NW's newbie training camp while Brian was away on a business trip, so it was going to be a short while until he saw her again.
...
Noon.
Just as Brian was about to directly call Susan to ask for her dad's number, she finally arrived.
Trailing behind Susan was a young white guy with pale, delicate skin, wearing small glasses, and looking very prim and proper.
The guy seemed young and wasn't tall, only reaching Susan's shoulders, dressed in casual clothes, with that sense of restraint one has when they're not yet exposed to society or fond of socializing.
Without turning his head, Brian said, "Team leader, you've finally remembered your subordinate who's been working hard in the office."
