[It was almost amusing to hear him use the term with such affection now. Given how long they'd once used it as an "excuse."]
[For that reason, he might catch her shoulders briefly shake with a chuckle before she turned back around, balancing the meal she'd prepared for him carefully in her hands. A second plate was still on the counter. Also containing a sandwich and bowl. But before then, she would have to place the first one down. Which she did. Directly in front of him.]
And as your partner, it's my job to make sure you keep up your strength.
[Spoken with no small amount of humor. In a very this is familiar, isn't it? tone.]
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[For that reason, he might catch her shoulders briefly shake with a chuckle before she turned back around, balancing the meal she'd prepared for him carefully in her hands. A second plate was still on the counter. Also containing a sandwich and bowl. But before then, she would have to place the first one down. Which she did. Directly in front of him.]
And as your partner, it's my job to make sure you keep up your strength.
[Spoken with no small amount of humor. In a very this is familiar, isn't it? tone.]