“I am, yes, for a short period. Just a few documents to review. Always some request for a new storefront or fast food joint.”

Lightly shaking her head, with a subtle eye roll.

“I’m not against it but I do love the quaintness of this place. Anyway, treats would be lovely and welcomed anytime.”

“Coffee sounds lovely. Im generally at the office, please feel free to stop by or text me anytime and I’ll break away from whatever mundane task is at hand.”

Mirroring Emma’s smile, Regina nods subtly. This was a step in the right direction.

“Perhaps I exaggerated, just a bit. It hasn’t been all chaos.”

A subtle shrug accompanied her statement which was followed by a smile to match Emma’s.

“I’d really like it we could catch up sometime, Emma, you could tell me how married life is and about your travels at sea?”

Her smile hopeful.

“You know, it’s surreal. To be sitting here having this conversation with you.”

this very tattered soul but she had to start someplace.

Sitting across from the blonde, peering into those striking emerald eyes, Regina allows her breath and her heartbeat to slow, tuning out all the gossiping patrons and forks screeching across empty plates to simply be in this moment.
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