~He tilted his head on one side as he ate.~
"I wasn't expecting him to still be here. Your horse wasn't in the stables."
~He didn't really want this romantic mood killed by talking about the little pip-squeek. but if she insisted on it.. She's pay for it later on. He supressed a smile.~
"I plan a romantic meal for me and you, and all you can think of is your father?"
~His tone was light~