[He took a purposeful long sip from his coffee mug, staring at her above the rim.]
You're right. You can't settle now, so adding coffee would likely mean the house would cease to stand within twelve hours.
[He leaned back in his chair, watching her and slowly shaking his head. He knew better than to challenge her, and it wasn't the kind of relationship they had. Still, he could do his version of teasing her.]
Lay your head down and sleep then. I'll watch over you.
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Date: 2023-12-30 02:55 am (UTC)You're right. You can't settle now, so adding coffee would likely mean the house would cease to stand within twelve hours.
[He leaned back in his chair, watching her and slowly shaking his head. He knew better than to challenge her, and it wasn't the kind of relationship they had. Still, he could do his version of teasing her.]
Lay your head down and sleep then. I'll watch over you.