"No, too many people... A walk, instead? The air will clear my head better."

Matthias hesitated. Shopping opted for less conversation. Less of a chance for them to argue, less of a chance for her to be sad or think about things or to forget her place for even that tiniest second and make Matt lose his temper. He straightened his tie again even though it was already straight enough. "Sure," he said curtly.

He of course would have a hard time telling her no after her confession of what had transpired. But he knew that a walk was a risk. he figured he'd better get use to it though, after all, they would be spending lots of time together once they were living together. He'd have to learn to tolerate her quirks, and she his.

"Lead the way, Theodora, anywhere you want to go." he said holding a hand out.


i'll be sure to stay wary of you
love to save the pain of once my flame and twice my burn