"Normal is boring anyway. Who would care to be like that?♡" Gave her a soft smile, arms folded across his chest. "Now, about that pie..."

Her excitement never ceased to make his smile stay as he followed her into the kitchen.

"When haven't I liked your cooking?♡" He says with a soft chuckle, the first bite taken of a slice soon after. Delicious as always and he's never even had pumpkin pie. "Thanksgiving? Are you going to celebrate it this year?"

"Hm. There's truth in that. Maybe I should learn something new for the month as well..." Is nearly finished with his first slice of pie to move on with the second.

"Gold?" Squints a little trying to remember who that was until it dawned on him. "Ah, the little sunspot who attempted to befriend me... he didn't harm you did he?♧" He asked watching her with an increased level of intensity.

His gaze eased up when she confirmed nothing terrible happened, his two slices finished off. "Oh I see. Do you still have the prism? Or did he take it with him?"

"Then let me watch it for you. I'll be extra careful.♡"

"I'm positive♡. It will take the burden away from you won't it?"

"Then he'll deal with me. You have other things to take care of. Watching some crystal isn't your job.♧" Or maybe it was more like he didn't enjoy Gold bringing his issues to her. Still as protective as always...

"It's what I'm here for Reese.♡"

Resting his cheek on his fist he raised a brow. "Fill in the blanks then.♡"

"I know." Leaned forward to place a kiss on the forehead portion of that mask. "I love you.♡"

This is why he cared so much. Seeing that innocent face made him relax. "I'll take care of my mess and make sure I lock up before I leave."

"Reese I know I don't have to. But I want to." Gathered the plate and fork already heading to the sink. "I 𝒂𝒏𝒙𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒍𝒚 await his answer.♡" Chuckles a little before starting to wash. "Go relax."

"Well...I didn't plan on seeing you again 𝔼𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝔹𝕒𝕣𝕤𝕠𝕥𝕥𝕚 (new 📌) ."

Hm...