(Caius)
The door closed behind Sera.
I watched it for a moment before looking back at Isla. She still looked pleased with herself and I already knew that wasn't going to change anytime soon. Not after getting exactly what she wanted.
"What?"
I looked up.
She was watching me carefully.
"You look like you're thinking too hard."
"I am."
That earned a smile.
The expression seemed to arrive more easily these days. I noticed things like that more often than I used to.
"I thought we settled this."
"We did."
"Then what's the problem?"
I leaned back slightly in my chair.
"The problem is that you're excited."
She stared at me.
"That's a problem?"
"Usually."
A laugh escaped her.
The sound filled the office and immediately made me regret answering honestly.
"I'm serious."
"I know.
