[ Well, this was a new face - seen in passing on fleeting occasions, sure, but here he was, at Jon's little sea-side shack. He gladly waves Erik in after having gotten a look at the new face, offering him a polite smile. ]

Yes, of course, come in, Mr. Osborne. And, ah--- of course, I'd be happy to get you whatever you'd like before we begin. Any preferences? I have water, of course, as well as a few varieties of teas, and I recently bought a bit of powdered cocoa if you'd rather something sweet...?