In stepped Erik's mother, Runa, and his soon-to-be aunt-in-law, Leila. The former was wearing casual, modern clothing that strained to suppress her beauty, while the latter dressed in the ceremonial, Egyptian style of her ancestors, which accentuated her slim body.
She looked quite alluring, and surprisingly, chose to be in her human form. After their previous confrontation, it didn't seem like she thought it mattered any more.
As soon as they saw him, Runa began to chuckle, a wide grin spreading on her lips. "Hehehe, look at you! My little boy is so handsome!"
Erik turned to them with a wry smirk. "Good morning to you, too, Mom. I'm a big man now, you know?"
Runa's grin widened as she strode across the room with big steps and waved her hand dismissively. "You'll always be my little boy, Erik! A real big man would accept that with honour!"