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[keenly]

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[coquettish_trees]

She leans to kiss his hand, squeezing it once again before she lets go. "Yes."

But when she sits up again something in her skirts crinkles, and her gaze drops to the floor. Hands return to her lap. "I will... sit here a while longer. I think. Until it is dark." A pause, and then "Will that disturb you?"

[keenly]

Whatever it is she’s hiding in her skirt, he doesn’t ask. Not because he’s not curious, but she’s entitled to her privacy.

“So long as you don’t mind me cooking enough for you to eat, too. Just in case you’re hungry.”

[coquettish_trees]

"I do not think I shall be," said gently, "but I should never begrudge your attempt."

For a moment she looks at him with a genuine softness, murmurs "Thank you."

And then she looks at the sea.