Swiftcurrent Creek People talking without speaking

I'm not sure if you guys saw my request to be skipped so I'll just...stick a nasty post in here..

Her garden! Reverie could only manage a surprised and grateful smile; she hadn't thought Lestan would remember her desire for a garden. Maybe he paid more attention to her than she realized?
That thought quieted her, and she allowed herself to fade into the background, eventually excusing herself to fuss over Blossom. And when Arric left and Lestan returned to her, she would pull him into her arms and shower him with quiet affection for as long as he allowed. However long that took — she was content to wait.