wanderess

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Tristan grinned, clapping his arm over her shoulders and guiding her along the footpath. “Hey, even if you don’t get a friend out of this - which I’m sure you will, because let’s face it, I’m loveable - you’ll at least cheer up and get a free dinner. Before I take you anywhere, you have to tell me any dietary concerns you have. Obviously, I can’t take you for fried chicken if you’re like, a vegan or on a special diet or something,” he laughed. “By the way, Miss Bad Week, do you have a name, or should I just keep calling you Charity Case?” He joked.

“You’re welcome,” she promised, leading her along the way. “I’m pretty good. I was j-just going for a w-walk. It’s a lo-lovely day.”

“Hey, n-no need to force a sm-smile,” she promised, patting Ruby on the head. “Th-that’s what the food is for.” She smiled and held out her hands. “C-C’mon. Let’s g-go then.”

Elizabeth shook her head. “N-No! Not at all! I - I love b0baking, really, and - and I like - I j-just - I thi-think you’re really fun t-to hang with..”

“c'mon rosie, we talked about this. no waffles tomorrow if you keep up the mess.” and when he said that, the little girl instantly pouted and stayed still for ruby to clean her face. riley laughed and shook his head, moving to take away the plate and put it in the sink. it was only a while later that they’ve got rosie changed and in bed, ready to sleep.