The Stage is Set

Novella studied her wife, quietly for a moment. Probably would be quicker, and safer, through official channels. But you'll lose a lot of friends. It wasn't easy convincing those sorts to trust you, but it was easy to lose their trust.

Mmm, I'd like it on paper. We fight too much. Might be nice to have a contract, reminding us of our agreements. But Kaczor had asked about the house, and Ella shook her head. Maybe we can look in father's neighborhood, though. Some of those houses could be persuaded to be for sale.

@Novella Tilani