A quiet afternoon [for Hans]

[vicioussweetie]

It was a decidedly quiet afternoon in the Trainer household. The children were out, Sel was halfway to Colorado, and Sasha was...wherever Sasha goes. Everyone else was keeping to themselves, following an unspoken agreement to give each other some peace. Ali's refuge of choice was the greenhouse; more particularly, a large hammock therein, where

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[hammerofhell]

And indeed, there will be company, if the knocking on the door is any indication. Granted, it might just be the UPS man, or it could be a certain handsome World War I flying ace.

[vicioussweetie]

If it's the UPS man, Ali's going to wonder how he found the Nexus.

But when she opens the door, and sees her handsome beau, she's much happier than any UPS man could ever make her (even the ones delivering chocolate). "What a pleasant surprise, liebling! Come in, please."

[hammerofhell]

"As you wish, liebchen," Hans says, smiling as he comes inside. "I had a feeling you might enjoy a little company today."

And he pulls a small box from one of his coat pockets and holds it out for her. "And, perhaps, a small token of my affection?" When opened, the box will be found to contain chocolates, direct from Bavaria.

[vicioussweetie]

Chocolate senses tingling! Ali gives the box a quick look and grin, then hugs Hans. "Thank you. They're wonderful. And yes, I would very much enjoy some company today, especially yours."