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[witchaffinity]

Then we should get you up and some rest. We can attack the day tomorrow and witness my siblings not knowing how to be themselves around you.

( He's exaggerating, of course, as they do about each other and always have. )

[transientem]

Sounds delightful.

[She flashes him a smile.]

I meant what I said though. If you need me to lean on the horn, I will.

[witchaffinity]

Better to pump our brakes until we have a better of idea of who all will be settling. Elijah returning home is the news of the moment, better we keep the lower profile.

( He leans in and kisses her forehead. )

New Orleans might need to be exactly where we need to be.

[transientem]

Works for me.

[She'll follow his lead, it's his family. She looks up with a smile, before sliding her legs away so he can move.]

You said something about bed?

[witchaffinity]

Did I?

( His impish grin persists as he stands and pulls his girlfriend to his feet. There is only minimal PDA in the sitting room as he leads her up the stairs to a room that bears some horrifying memories but not for that evening! )