That was not the response she'd expected, and her expression became a bit more solemn to match the change in mood. She hadn't had any idea that things weren't going well at home for him, and while she didn't want to jump to conclusions, it did put a different spin on him showing up with Andie and a bag.
[color=#17b529]"Sure. Why don't we go back to my place - plenty of drinks and a little more private."[/color] The Cousland estate was not terribly far from the palace, and it wouldn't take long to get there. As private as Cullen tended to be she didn't think that heading to one of the taverns was ideal. Sure, they could probably find a corner, but this might be a conversation to have more securely away from prying eyes and ears.
[color=#17b529]"Plus, I bet Andie would enjoy the walk. Won't you, Andie? Lots of things to sniff along the way."[/color] She gave the mabari a couple more pets, but her attention was more on Cullen, waiting to see how her suggestion landed.
[color=#17b529]"Sure. Why don't we go back to my place - plenty of drinks and a little more private."[/color] The Cousland estate was not terribly far from the palace, and it wouldn't take long to get there. As private as Cullen tended to be she didn't think that heading to one of the taverns was ideal. Sure, they could probably find a corner, but this might be a conversation to have more securely away from prying eyes and ears.
[color=#17b529]"Plus, I bet Andie would enjoy the walk. Won't you, Andie? Lots of things to sniff along the way."[/color] She gave the mabari a couple more pets, but her attention was more on Cullen, waiting to see how her suggestion landed.
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