Ahhhh, I see. [She did snicker. So, he was keeping an eye on her through friends? Yeah, she'd buy that.] One day, that old buzzard will realize he still has a heart beating somewhere deep in his chest. I'm sure he'll growl at the both of us on that day.

Mmm. It's... good to spend time with someone you care about, and a private meeting is better than those parties anyway. It just sort of lets me focus, not have to worry about appearances, though you do look lovely tonight. I really should have said that sooner.