Two days later.
There was a knock on the front door, and Lukas moved across the living room to answer it.
Karrakas stood in the hallway, hands tucked into his pockets, a grin already on his face.
"I made sure to come a little later this time," he said. "Wouldn't want to disturb anyone's beauty sleep two visits in a row."
Lukas chuckled. "We appreciate the gesture. Come in."
He stepped aside, letting Karrakas through, then led him to the dining room where Melody and Akira were already seated, finishing the last of their tea.
"Good morning," Melody said.
"Morning," Akira added, with a small nod.
"Morning to you both." Karrakas pulled out a chair across from Lukas and sat down.
Lukas took his own seat. "I take it you're here for our answer."
"That's the idea," Karrakas said. "Have you decided?"
"We have," Lukas said. "We're going with the cave networks."
Karrakas nodded slowly, a note of approval in his expression.
