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[furgood]

Meulin Leijon
7752 Sweet Tea Alley
1334 Pound Cake Lane

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[devoutish]

I'd rather talk of other things.

[That answer comes quick enough.]

Cut me a piece of that, while you've got the knife in hand?

[furgood]

[She does. It's just as uneven as the last slice.]

I did mean it you know, this weather is making me grumpy. I'm meant for sunshine or at least rain. I hadn't seen snow until I left Four.

[devoutish]

I've felt the same, since Norfinbury. It's difficult to drag ourselves out of bed in the cold, sometimes.

[furgood]

If I'd ended up there, it would have been non-stop whining. I am a delicate flower. [Exaggeration. A little bit.]

Beds are best. Then baths, then fires. In that order.

[devoutish]

[It would have been more than whining, Alfie thinks. More like horror, and then trauma.]

And a bedroom with a fireplace in it?

[furgood]

The very best. If only I had one.

... It's an idea. Maybe I should wish for one.

[devoutish]

I do recommend it. We've got one, and it's a blessing in the winter.

[furgood]

I'll think about it. I haven't wished for anything since the islands. Maybe I could just make my room magically the right temperature all the time.

[devoutish]

Mm.

[He furrows his brow, thinking about this.]

But wouldn't you miss blankets?

[furgood]

Well yes. Maybe just wear less clothes and have a blanket?

[devoutish]

[He smiles at that answer. It's weak, but it's there.]

I'd miss warm pajamas, personally, but on you I wouldn't complain.

[furgood]

[little smile] Catch me in summer if you're that curious. Way to hot for pajamas in summer.

[devoutish]

Ah - no need to be curious; it's no mystery to me, is it.

[furgood]

Mmn, fair enough. Nothing is a particular mystery in that vein. But my point still stands.

[devoutish]

I'll hold on to those visions of thin, sheer nightdresses--

[He teases, finally tugging her back into the living room, plated bread slices in hand.]

[furgood]

[Willingly dragged along] Wish that I could wear them now. But making you wait is just as good. Meowbe.

[devoutish]

[He sits heavily down on the couch, holding the plate out for her to take.]

Couldn't say I'm in the mood for it today, anyway.

[furgood]

Good, cause I'd hate to turn you down. Flirting is fine but I'd... [She waves her hand and settles beside him, snagging another slice]

[devoutish]

What a pair we make, eh?

[furgood]

You're not in the shape for it. Mentally. And that's fine. [She waves her slice of bread and then takes a bite.] That's part of being a good pair.

[devoutish]

I'm still a good cook, though, aren't I?

[furgood]

Well of course. Why wouldn't you be?

[devoutish]

[He tosses her a wink.]

Just shows that I haven't lost it all yet.

[furgood]

Yes, dear Alfie, your cooking is still fantastic. Nothing lost. [She smiles fondly]

[devoutish]

Mm.

[He finds her hand, squeezing it, and then just holding it in both of his.]

Thank you.