"Yeah," he said, suppressing a shudder, "I wouldn't really call it putting down stakes. It's a six month lease."

Devin caught his reflection in his spoon, and made an attempt to smooth down his hair. "I'm from Indiana, but I've bounced around a lot. New York for a few months, um, California. Venice Beach was awesome. Shady, sometimes, but awesome."

He grabbed a roll from the basket.