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Gavadiol and Terrilo chatted lightly over the quick dinner of oats and milk that he had whipped up. "You know, for a simple meal," Terrilo said appreciatively when she, at last, set her spoon down. "For a simple meal, I have to say this is quite amazing.” “What can I say?” Gavadiol leaned back as well and wiped his mouth with a napkin. “Mother Emelda should better watch out.” Terrilo threw back her head and laughed. “Now let's not get ahead of ourselves.” Gavadiol could see his father smiling at the both of them over the top of the cup he had raised to his lips but he ignored him. About then, Terrilo pushed her chair back and got to her feet. “Many thanks for the warm welcome and the dinner. I will be leaving now.” She marched to the door and retrieved her hat from the nail behind the wall. “I thank you for the offer sirs but you really don't need to follow me back.” “Nonsense.” Sorrentino exclaimed. “What kind of men would we be to let a lady go off by herself in the dark lik