@willyorkâ - There was a momentary grimace, because Merlâs wasnât her first choice, but she also wasnât about to argue. She never really did. Instead, she wipes the expression from her face and raises her shoulders, reaching down to pick up her bag. âFine,â she agrees, âbut if we end up sat next to another old couple who try and chat us up in those thick Welsh accents, youâre buying the coffee.â She hesitates, looking between the door and then James and then the stairs. âDo you want to like⊠shower or something first? No judgement, just checking.â
James didnât miss the grimace. He couldnât, not when breakfast at Merlâs should be met with nothing but excitement and a sprint towards the door. âAn older couple tries to chat us up and I promise to tell âem to fuck off. Pinkie promise it even if âya need it,â he offered, outstretching his hand, pinkie finger extended. Not many older witches and wizards got it, but this was just nearly secondary to the Unbreakable Vow. âWhat?â he responded, word blurting out shortly after her own. Unsure, he brought the collar of his shirt up to his nose and sniffed. Fine. âI mean⊠think Iâm good, âless you got any complaints.â