Hushed Willows by every half-wit of distinction she keeps around

His words gave her a thrill, but perhaps more importantly, they jogged her memory. "That reminds me," Lily remarked, turning fully toward him. "I, erm, meant to ask you if you would accompany me on a scouting trip? Seabreeze wanted me to look for Alarian--I know Delight said he left, which means he probably isn't coming back, but. . ."

Lily chuckled, shifting a bit awkwardly. "Anyway, there must be some errand Seabreeze would want me to attend to outside the border, and I want you with me. Do you--do you want to? Technically that would let us spend some time together," she added wryly, grinning at him. The prospect was exciting, and she tried to keep her composure. Oh, couldn't they leave, like, right now?