#earthrunes

"But I miss here."

"Your grades are good, college suits you better than High School. Possibly because folks actually _want) to learn." His hands move deftly, "But now that we know... this is where we will visit often, and... " Amused, "When you graduate, who knows? Maybe we'll find a nice house next door to Coradel. You two could go shopping together" Light tease? "Oh and that Vashti girl you could visit"

"Oh, not next door..."

A chuckle "Okay, but close enough that August won't have much excuse not to visit if we ask him for tea?"

"That could be nice, but there aren't many... OH, the key!"

"We would just need land, nu?"

A smug look "I was wondering if you'd remember" Oh her lover is feeling a touch cheeky today despite not winning at poker "And yes, just land."

"Too many dreadful boring boxes..."

"Besides, how else could I imprison thee in a garret if the house merely had some mundane attic?"

"Indeed, all literary know, the attic is where you keep flowers, not amours"

"mmm.. must becareful not to make Vince's eyes look to big, he'll come across as an anime"

"Mustn't have that..."

"No, his fans would be upset. " A more subtle touch "They're really hoping he likes everything. I can't imagine he won't. He's a soft paw when it comees to how he treats others"

"Well, and he's loved here."

"Oh no,Shalimar despises that golden fiend... just ask him" A shake of his head "Nevermind that he's paying for this painting"

And that painting finishes, a fine King of hearts with a happy winsome style

"I think it suits."

"Thank you" He says "Now, Delores says that there is a perfectly fine kosher meal that she has let decay 'apppropriately' for a week. Shall we let you sample? A private dining area is set up for the two of us. "

"Oh, you indulge me so..."

"Well, I think Delores likes us, hard to tell... " He offers a hand after having put his brushes away

"Aye. But you never complain about my.. ah.. peculiarities."

"The Kosher thing? Hardly unheard of" Eyes sparkle and he does take her arm in arm and then he says as they walk to their private meal "I know how you feel about being watched when you eat, so I don't, or at least I dont' stare and when I do I make nothing of it because it's important. what's important is your company. I am my better self near you"

She twines her hand with his, nestling close to his side.

And he kisses it lightly, and walks along, he seems happier here too.

"The trod does work, at least..."

"It does" A smile and they echo down the halls, well, Earl does, she know more 'echoes' than a soft breeze

And a happy, intimate meal is soon to be had.

with candles of the softest style to accent

(End scene)