Reinette was aware. There were hardly moments when she was not aware. Communication came far too naturally between them, even now, for it to be otherwise. The few times they had genuinely misunderstood one another comprised a handful at best.

But she did not speak on it.

Instead choosing to meet his smile with a soft one of her own.

"I could be a great many places, I suppose. The list is both varied and dull. Where should I be?"

There was only one answer, and she reached for it between them.

"Here."