Alison nodded silently, gently rubbing his cheek with her thumb. He looked exhausted. If she could just get him to sleep for a few hours, it would probably do wonders for him.
βLetβs go home, then, yeah?β she said softly. But, waitβ¦ Would they have to talk to Neo about it firstβ¦?
M opened his eyes and squeezed her hand gently. Her doubtful thoughts tickled at his ears.
βI can just leave a note on my desk. Letβs go home.β
βOkay,β Alison sighed, reaching up to place a light kiss to his lips. She moved to his side and wrapped him arm around him, letting a small smile take over her lips as she looked up at him. βTo home we go!β
M turned on his heel, laughing softly at himself. He almost forgot to write the note. βWeβll go home in a bit. I need to write this note.β He plucked up the new pen and got some ink for it, then splotchily wrote out some random reason why he was away from his desk. He set the pen down into a cup and set his arm carefully on his wifeβs head.
βMust you always do that, dear?β Alison sighed in mock seriousness, removing his arm from her head with a smile. βIβm not that much shorter than you.β
βYou are six and a quarter inches shorter than I,β M pointed out for the umpteenth time with a smile, replacing his arm on her head.
βThat doesnβt mean you need to use me as your armrest,β Alison chuckled, taking his arm off of her head once more.
M frowned slightly. βBut I canβt use you as my chinrest. That would hurt my back.β He wrapped his arms around her, sighing softly as he hugged her. He missed her warm hugs.
Alison grinned as she hugged him back, leaning into him. βSorry, dear. Itβs not like I can grow any taller.β
M dipped his head over hers and bent over into the hug, sighing softly. βI bet you could find a way.β He squeezed her briefly before letting go.
βLetβs hug more at home.β
βAre you saying Iβm to short for you?β Alison teased with a chuckle as she gathered her things to leave.
βI think I am too tall for you.β He laughed softly and looked at his inky sleeves and chest. He shrugged it off; heβd just walk home like this.
βWell, I think you are the perfect height, dear,β Alison declared, grinning up at him as they walked.
M chuckled and rolled his shoulders back. βI feel like I should be able to walk under thresholds without bending down. That is my only wish.β
Alison laughed lightly. βI suppose that could be difficult to have to do multiple times a day, huh?β
M chuckled softly and glanced up to check if they were outside yet. They were nearing the front doors.
βIt is quite bothersome,β M agreed after a moment.
Alison went back to smiling at him. She was glad she was able to make him smile and laugh. To her it seemed that he didnβt get to do that often enough because of how much work he had to do, but Neo was his brother, so she understood why he did so much for him.
M glanced down at her, giving a slight grin. βI am assured your few weeks without me were okay?β
Alison crinkled her nose slightly. βThey were all right. Fairly uneventful. I missed you, of course. I saw Evelyn a few times, and we talked for a bit.β
M smiled a bit, nodding. βEvelyn is nice. I think sheβll make a fitting queen when the time comes.β
βI think she will, too. That is, if Neo ever actually proposes,β Alison said with a light laugh.
M chuckled softly and pushed open the front doors, holding them open for her.
βHe will do it in his own time. Or Evelyn will propose,β M mused with a shrug.
βThank you,β Alison said as she stepped outside. βAnd wouldnβt that be fun to watch? I bet Neo wouldnβt know what to do if she did that.β
M shut the doors behind him, gave a curt nod to one of the guards, and turned his attention back to Alison.
βIt would be very entertaining.β M smiled a bit. βBut proposing is very stressful.β
βYou looked so nervous when you proposed to me,β Alison giggled softly, her eyes soft as she remembered the day. βBut you did a wonderful job.β
M nudged her as they made their way down the large marble staircase. βYou canβt blame me for such a thing. Nervousness is natural.β
βI know, dear. I just found it cute, is all,β Alison said, smiling over at him. βIβm very glad you proposed.β
M carefully avoided her gaze, though his smile was apparent. βIβm glad I proposed, too. Now, which way to home?β He asked once they reached the bottom of the steps.
βLeft. And then right at the next street,β Alison directed as she turned in that direction. She slipped her arm through Mβs as they walked, leaning into him slightly.
(Pooped)
M held her arm close to him, curling their fingers together. He was careful to keep his stride short and slow for her as they walked down the street, then left.