I suggested that we stop in for one for the road, but Emily said that she wanted to get home. We walked to the car, holding hands in silence. When I o...ened the door for her, she kissed me before getting in. The drive to her apartment was equally quiet, but she held my hand even tighter. I walked her to the door. I was thinking that sex really was off the table when she asked me in for a cup of coffee. She got that look in her eyes, and said, "You know, with extra cream.” We barely got the. The torches, carried by a few well-protected soldiers scattered throughout the ranks, cast eerie shadows on the walls and ceiling, the acrid smell of smoke and decay and taint unpleasant, though like in Bownammar, we’d grown somewhat accustomed to it.We stumbled across a lone scout – lookout? – almost immediately after turning the first corner. I wasn’t sure how much warning he might have been able to provide for the darkspawn behind him – they have to know we’re here by now! – but it was moot.. I really want you here and so does... so does your father," She said almost hesitant to say it.Debbie felt tears roll down her face. "I'll think about it momma. I have to go but I'll call you later." Ok sweetheart. Please do call." I will."Debbie hung up the phone and sobbed softly. She wanted more than anything to see her family on Christmas Eve. It was a tradition that all family gets together at one house, sleep there and everyone wake up on Christmas morning together. It was a wonderful. “I’d love some of the fruit if you have any to spare.” Handing her some, Flora said, “Thanks!” with a shy smile. I briefly brushed her outstretched hands. They were warm to the touch.“Could you spare some of that bread? These biscuits are a bit...tough,” I asked. She tore me off a piece of the loaf, handing it to me.For a couple minutes we ate in silence. I didn’t realize I had been quite so hungry. The bread was amazing, fluffy and savory from herbs. It seemed fresh, and when I asked her about.