"Oh, thank you," he laughs a bit, looking utterly delighted by both the surprise visit and the surprise cookies. "Would you like to come in for a cup? Yes, it's tea, but I've coffee if you'd like." He opens the door more to properly invite Eric in.

"To what do I owe this pleasure?" he asks as he moves to set the cookies down on the kitchen counter. The mug goes next, followed by the university application.