She pulled up a chair. "Yes, we've known for quite some time now."
He smiled at her. "Thora? Thora Smoot?" She smiled back.
"Why, William, I didn't recognize you. Saint Joseph's University, right?" His smile twitched.
"So, how did you come here?" she made a sweeping gesture.
He laughed, "You're still the same." She gave a look that tried to reprimand.
"Oh, it's just the glamour, I guess." Her eyes opened wide at his audacity.
Theodore cleared his throat. "Why, we've know for quite some time now."
"Oh!" Thora grinned again. "Oh, yes. Anyway, I suppose William was the one to first."
He nodded. "And at great personal risk, I might add." William made an effacing smile.
"Pooh!" she responded playfully. "You've changed!" They shared a hidden joke.
Theodore tried once again to grab attention. "The enemy is mobilizing. We need to act soon. We know he's sent squads to."
"Dear Theodore." Her eyes were big and sparkling. "Always playing pretend." He harrumphed. "Oh, you know I'm only kidding."
"Well, and after all, it *is* only your right. I mean, whose money is it, anyway?" This gave her pause, and she considered for a moment.
"Right." She said. "Back to business." She lowered herself to his lips.

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