@CalmingCollette {Laughs softly} So I have heard. I lean down to set my end of the blanket on the grass then move the bag onto it.} Looks good to me. {I smile, moving to sit down, opening the bag. I begin pulling out items, setting out a spread of the sandwiches, vegetables, fruit, dips and --
@CalmingCollette Stubborn. {I huff in a slightly amused manner, glancing around the area as we walk through the thick grass. Once we come to a stop, I glance down at @CalmingCollette with a small smile and nod shortly} Yes, this is perfect. See? I can share some responsibilities. --
@CalmingCollette {One brow lifting as I glance down @CalmingCollette, my head shaking slowly} Never going to move on from that are you? {I fall easily into step beside her.} You keep it up, I'm just going to use it as leverage to do more stuff for you. {My lips curl into a teasing smirk}
@CalmingCollette {I release a soft amused sound before passing over the blanket} You do have trouble accepting someone wanting to take care of things for you, hm? {I smile, shifting the bag to my other hand after handing off part of my load} I am quite aware that you are not helpless.
@CalmingCollette -- smile softly, moving to @CalmingCollette's side and gesturing for her to lead the way} You are welcome to choose a spot for us if you'd like. {The sun warm on my skin, something I am blessed enough to have been able to enjoy unlike others of my species.}
@CalmingCollette {Seeing @CalmingCollette pull into the parking lot, I turn off the engine to my car. The little wave brings a small smile to my lips. Opening the door, I get out and pop the trunk. Pulling out the bag of food and blanket I brought before closing the trunk again} Hello. {I --
@CalmingCollette -- @CalmingCollette is at dance. A question I may just have to answer for myself at some point in the near future.
That thought carries me into the parking lot. It did not appear that she had arrived just yet, the radio clock displayed on the dash screen informs me of --
@CalmingCollette -- appropriate dip. He was just packing a bottle of wine when I moved to grab a couple bottles of water to add to the basket.} Put it in the car along with a large blanket.
{I returned to my bedroom and finished readying myself. By the time I was finished, it was time to --
@CalmingCollette -- if you will bring something for the ducks. 11am?"
I gave @CalmingCollette something to bring as I had gotten the sense that she isn't the type to just let me do everything for her.}
@CalmingCollette {I had pulled into the garage, left the car and made myself a drink by the time my phone chimed. Settling myself in the chair in the study, I pulled my phone from my pocket and read the message from @CalmingCollette. I tap out a reply, "Sounds perfect. I'll handle the food --
@CalmingCollette -- curled a bit in amusement as I watched @CalmingCollette quite literally run to her car. I shouldered my door open only to pull it closed fully and reached for my phone even as she was peeling out of the parking lot. I pull up the contact in my phone and send a quick text --