One more thing...

[Riven]

He nodded as he laughed a little, "The old coot loves attention, sometime at night, expect him to be there instead of a pillow or blanket."

 

[No More Pretending]

She nodded. "It's comforting, somewhat," she murmured. "Ever since you let me stay here, I haven't had to go on a midnight walk. I'm more rested than I've ever been."

 

[Riven]

He smiles, "That is indeed a good thing, that means I'm doing my job right." He laughs at his own little remark.

 

[No More Pretending]

She smiled and laughed.

 

[Riven]

He happily sighed as he check his watch, "Got about half an hour left before your estimated time is up, should we go back?"

 

[No More Pretending]

She nodded. "Let's go," she said softly.

 

[Riven]

He nodded with a smile as he takes a turn down the path home, still having his hand around Elizabeth's and the other around Rover's leash.

 

[No More Pretending]

She opened the door and grinned, greeted by the warm scent of their cooking.

 

[Riven]

He walked in alongside her as he released Rover's leash, letting him off to do his business and to return whenever he wants.

 

[No More Pretending]

She smiled and stretched, checking it out.

 

[Riven]

He walked to the kitchen, grabbing a cup of tea as he sips quietly.

 

[No More Pretending]

She smiled and took the roast out to rest.

 

[Riven]

He stood over and watched, smelling the delicious scent.

 

[No More Pretending]

She smiled at him, kissing his cheek."it's perfect. We came back just in time."

 

[Riven]

He smiled and gave a joke salute, "It seems your estimate was correct captain!"

 

[No More Pretending]

Elizabeth laughed her melodic laugh, saluting back.

 

[Riven]

He smiled as he kissed her cheek and sipped his tea again.

 

[No More Pretending]

She got some tea and sipped it, smiling.

 

[Riven]

He smiled as he looked outside, "Nice sunset out there."

 

[No More Pretending]

She nodded, sitting on the window. "It's really nice..."

 

[Riven]

"Maybe we'll take another walk later", he replied, smiling.

 

[No More Pretending]

She nodded. "That would be nice."

 

[Riven]

He nodded as he put down the glass and stretched a little.

 

[No More Pretending]

She hummed softly as she watched the sun set. "It's a beautiful color..." She said after a moment.

 

[Riven]

He stood beside her, looking at her with a smile on his face. "Not as much as those eyes of yours...", he replied softly.