i removed a beer from the six pack and offered it to her . '' would you like one ? '' she nodded . i twisted off the top and handed her the open bottle . she immediately brought it to her lips , likely to wash away the heat from the food . the wings were spicier than usual , but she did n't
complain

felt the sun against my face . felt the breeze . wondered at how i could get so lost in a conversation that i forgot the world around me . i started again . i do n't know why i tried . bonmot could n't convince me and i could n't convince him . '' it is that important to me ,
bonmot

the thick veins on his forehead were visible again . but steven answered grimdin 's glares with a huff . albert , unlike grimdin , was amused : he laughed and laughed , loudly , from the bottom of his heart . he closed his eyes , coughed , and responded with a tearful smile . '' long it has been since i had such a
laugh