[There are other nights to attend, at least, and she's certainly been meaning to. She can't say she's unhappy about how this particular evening has derailed, however, and something about the finality of his answer makes that heat linger in her cheeks for a few moments longer before she wills it away, forcing it to fade.]
But in that case— let's go, shall we?
[Bonfires were always nicer with company, and she's pretty sure she has some of the best at the moment.]
we can probably let them fade out whenever!
[There are other nights to attend, at least, and she's certainly been meaning to. She can't say she's unhappy about how this particular evening has derailed, however, and something about the finality of his answer makes that heat linger in her cheeks for a few moments longer before she wills it away, forcing it to fade.]
But in that case— let's go, shall we?
[Bonfires were always nicer with company, and she's pretty sure she has some of the best at the moment.]