Open Post: A pair of gloves

[sporesprouter]

Tress was an old hand at waiting. She'd waited for Charlie for more than a year once. Having to do it twice was somewhat disheartening at times, but the mansion kind of had more to offer than the Rock had. (Not quite as much as the spore seas, but... nothing ever would.)

The first time she waited, she was the one to go out and fix it herself. (With help.)

This time, though... sometimes waiting apparently works.

There's a flash of red out of the corner of her eye as she passes a lounge. But that's not the important part. She's clearly on her way to the kitchen to cook her heart out. Charlie's here now. Tress is ecstatic.

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[sagramore]

"See who?"

[sporesprouter]

"Charlie's here!" She could almost cry, she's so happy.

[sagramore]

Sagramore's expression instantly transforms, and he drops both of the things he's carrying to swoop her up in a hug, lifting her off her feet. "He's here!"

[sporesprouter]

Tress laughs and buries her face in Sagramore's shoulder. When she speaks, her voice is muffled. "I was beginning to think he'd never..."

[sagramore]

"I know, I know. Oh, my heart, I'm so glad for thee, I'm so glad."

[sporesprouter]

"It's just... it's the best day."

[sagramore]

"It is!" He lifts her off the ground again, and this time twirls her around. "Where is he? Is he in your room?"

[sporesprouter]

"He's exploring while I cook everything he likes."

[sagramore]

"Oh, very good. As soon as he's settled, bring him by, I want to meet him. Laertes and I are arranging a party tonight, but the two of you probably want to catch up first."

[sporesprouter]

She giggles almost helplessly. "There's so much to catch up on."

[sagramore]

"So much. But as soon as you're settled, promise me--"

[sporesprouter]

"I promise. I want to introduce him to everyone."

[sagramore]

"I can't wait." Sagramore finally puts her down. "Have a wonderful time with him tonight, my lily-of-the-valley."

[sporesprouter]

"I'll have the best time tonight."

[sagramore]

"Good," he says, and he means it with all his heart. He gathers up the dropped sleeping bag and flour.

[sporesprouter]

"I hope your party is wonderful."

[sagramore]

"It'll be better now."

[sporesprouter]

"Good news makes most things better."

[sagramore]

"And this is the best news of all." He tucks the sleeping bag back under his arm and grins at her. "Until I see you both, then."

[sporesprouter]

She grins back. "Until then!"