Some time later...

[realmrsreynolds]

Sallie was up earlier than usual this morning, more out of some ague of restlessness rather than actual concern or unease. The kitchens seemed like a good place to spend the morning - she hasn't made bread in a while, and it'll be nice to get her hands in something a little less complicated than her thoughts have been of late.

If you stop by around lunch, there'll be whole grain loafs out of the oven.

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[mnt_mike]

"Splinter's people."

If Mike didn't already love her and think the world of her, he would so just for that alone. As it stands, he can't help himself but crossing the room, and gathering her up in a hug.

[realmrsreynolds]

"Oof! Mike -- "

It's always lovely, feeling a hug physically and the intention from it inside the other person's mind. It's a thing that happens to Sallie more often than not anymore, with Mike more than most.

Even still: "How are you surprised by any o' that?"

[mnt_mike]

"Oh I'm not," he says not letting her out of the hug just yet. "But that doesn't mean I don't appreciate it every time just the same."

[realmrsreynolds]

I'm alright with that then.





After a possibly awkward amount of time passes: Do you think any o' this heartfelt palaver should actually be had with your ba?

[mnt_mike]

"Eventually," he says with a happy sigh, as he rests chin upon her shoulder.