[ A soft chuckle escapes his warming smile. ]
“Normally, I’d have to decline that offer for finishing some projects, but it is almost, as if the stars aligned to make my colleagues act up, draw me away from work and into your loving arms once more, my dearest.”
[ He pushes the—
[She smiled brightly.]
“You’re ever so welcome, Veritas…”
[He slowly observed the windows…]
“It’s almost the early morn, sweetheart… Come now, let’s get some rest, shall we?”
[Rose slowly walked over to their bed, slowly sitting down, beckoning him to her side.]
—chair back, rising slowly and using a supporting arm on the desk. He flexes his back muscles lightly, as though he were an ancient being that had reawakened after centuries. ]
“What a blessing in disguise.”
[ He strides over and sits close beside her, wrapping his arms around—
“Thank you for being here again.”
[ He rubbed his eyes, fighting a yawn. He takes his glasses off and sets them on the desk. ]
“Is Psyche in bed? Not sure if I was dreaming that, but I think I tucked her in for the night last I took a break— wait, what time is it?”