#ccsemberclub

"I do apologize, Dearest, but it was cold and our presence wasn't needed. Indeed, it might have provided an excuse to delay Clementine 'sealing the deal' as it were."

"Well, I was going to hum a few bars of ye old gift of pan, but I suppose they didn't need that," A sigh "I really wanted Agnes in our debt too"

"But I'm glad Clem is happy" She smiles

He tilts his head as he takes her coat and gets her settled with a lovely hot cocoa. "In our debt? To what end?"

"Habit mostly" She admits "Also I want her on my side when Maude Senior and I have grandma wars"

A chuckle "You can take Maude Senior." he assures her.

"True" she seems in good mood, she does have her romantic side, and looks tickled "I know i shouldn't chuckle, but the fact she's been taking Centaur form to seduce Buck in disguise for the last half year tickles me immensely."

He brings her the cocoa with a smirk. "And of course, the jokes write themselves...."

She takes it, and sips, "mmm , as always delicious. Oh yes, but the fact she was willing to out and be her own Seducarella speaks well of her. A woman shouldn't be afraid to spice up her own life now and then. The fact she fell in love, or so it seems, well that's to her benefit, and that's trolls for you. The poor dears tend to fall hard. Must be the height"

(As strict as he is with her diet these days, he -did- add a touch of the Irish to her cup.)

"Fall hard, and usually on their horns." he agrees.

"Mm did not expect Kerri to show up, though we'd have to drop the veil and intervene"

"Mm. I thought perhaps it was best to go at that point. Rivervale playmates and all." with a little pout at her.

"I know, you were very sacrificing" A kiss, cocoa on her lips

Perhaps a touch of whipped cream too. "We'll give the Empress and her new paramour a day or two before we 'drop by'?" he checks.

"Two days, they're young," sympathetic "And, well, no matter who is on top, there's a lot of heavy lifting involved. They'll need some time for recovery" Sip

"Mmph."

"Valentine's day show is going to be amazing"

Her anticipation makes him smile. "The menu and supplies are set, staff is on point......"

"You're down playing again, Your valentine pastries are almost Faustian delights"

Proud of him

"Well, our cooks are able to carry out the menu. I do enjoy dabbling but I need to be on the floor."

"I understand, you've got a firm but.. gentle hand" She lifts a brow and makes a purring noise

"Mmm...." he purrs back "Would you care for some pastries? Or something more Faustian?"

"Can I help you decorate them? then... whatever after?"

Oh she'll be leaning over him, or backing into his arms while they do the decorating

A lovely, warm, relaxing kitchen-dance that might lead to other dances elsewhere....

touching and being touched, sweet smells, sweeter tastes, oh most assuredly there will be dancing, just not all of it vertical

(End Scene)