@agecurse. the proffered arm provokes a smile . “ are you to be my escort this evening ? ” each stride clicks upon the floorboards as the young maiden takes her place beside the wizard, her hand tucking neatly into the crease of his elbow, the other resting upon his upper arm . dark, warm eyes peer through strands of silver hair, up into his beautiful, sparkling green gaze . “ and may i, at long last, know to where we're headed ? or are you determined to torment me with suspense ? ”
❝ although you flatter me, i know your ways. so i will continue to torment you. i do so love to listen to your guesses. they are the best part of these evenings. ❞ he laughs softly, and rather dreamily, and leads her towards the door. a quick twitch of his finger ensures the dial is pointed yellow-down, toward market chipping. another, and the door opens for them both, and he guides her the rest of the way outside and into the early evening sun. as they walk, he makes certain to stay nearly glued to her side, his face slightly turned toward her, gaze on the ground ahead. ❝ you won't hate it. ❞