[ ...It was already late when she came over, she knew. She was slowly developing a taste for night life, ever since that forest outing last month. While she would have had no trouble walking home, she'd like to think his invitation meant he wanted her to stay... that he wanted her company, which is always a nice feeling. ]

I shall cook breakfast... as I assume it is still the easiest way to get you up in the morning.

[ Some things never change. ]

We have some work ahead of us.