Dagger just stared at him in contented silence, and finally, nodded slowly. She wanted so much to simply fall against him again, spend the rest of the night lost in the garden, resting in his arms and staring up at the sky. Unfortunately, of all the nights, she knew this was one on which she could be allowed such a thing. Her smile fading slowly, she pulled her legs underneath herself.

"It will have to wait until tomorrow, though... tonight, the rest of the world demands my attention." Tomorrow. Tomorrow, we will start again. "Help me stand, please?" she asked, holding out a hand.