See you guys later." I kissed Dustin for a few seconds before turning around and heading back to the kitchen. "Mon cher! That was just too adorable ou... there! You and your lover are the epitome of perfect!" Tony gushed as he put on my apron for me."Please, Tony. You over-exaggerate." I chuckled and rolled my eyes. He shook his head and kissed my forehead. "I only speak the truth, mon petit cher." He grinned. I eyed the brownie tray behind him."Really now?" I raised an eyebrow at him. "Surely,. If this is what a kiss was going to do, what the hell was going to happen when they consummated their union?Charles walked into the study to find King Mica and Prince Rand waiting for him."Sorry to keep you waiting. I had a hard time getting up this morning. I didn't realize how late it was." Had a hard time leaving your chosen this morning?" Mica asked as Charlie poured himself a cup of coffee."Yes. I don't know what possessed me to stay with her last night. In all honesty, I'll admit I woke. Let us see if you can heat up even further my white-hot flesh!(Kenshin strikes, Shishio blocks; the battle begins.)(Yumi gasps, clutching the watch; it reads 5:16.)Yumi (clutching at Houji's coat): He can't! You have to stop them! It's been more than fifteen minutes! It's too dangerous to fight any more!Houji (slowly): What?Yumi: Did you forget? Lord Shishio's entire body was burned. He can't regulate his body temperature by sweating. His temperature is higher than anyone should be able to. I hadn't spent much of my salary, over the eight months so I still had that. I wanted to keep it for car expenses, since the Toyota had been used when I bought it. Unlike the Motel the distance from the Victorian house to the station was a little farther than a comfortable walk, so I needed a car.I got back home after a skipped lunch, so I had a cup of old coffee and a pack of crackers to make up for the missed meal. It was only a few hours till dinner anyway.I spent the time working on my.