[one day she won't be surprised and he won't look overly serious, and then they'll have a miracle on their hands. for now, it's time to walk and find this food place - honestly, he does not know where it is, precisely - and he doesn't even stumble when she brings up drinking! he does make a face, but it's the face of someone who was wondering when that would come up.]

Remember when you asked if I was busy for just a walk to the baths? Now you're demanding my whole day. [....] Not out here.