"We did run around a lot and do magic experiments," she shrugs.

"We should probably keep magic out of our next date." 

"Oh, you're not thinking this was a horrible mistake and hoping we never see each other again, that's promising."

"You've managed not to run for the hills, and you've met Uncle Kit. I think I'll take a chance here." 

"You're cute, smart, and well-meaning, I like you and would like to get to know you better, so I don't see a reason to run for the hills."

"We should do something other than try to eat this food. Date, part two, only without the interruptions." 

"Sure. We had a movie lined up, I think?"

"The best-laid plans can be picked up halfway through no worse for the wear! That's how good planning works. I left us a cushion, but not really big enough for wandering around a maze, so we've still missed the beginning. Mind if I get this to go? My family really needs leftovers, given that none of us can cook."

"Sure. And maybe we could get another movie? Or just walk around somewhere and grab ice cream, unless you don't like ice cream in the evening."

"Ice cream, maybe a walk in the park. We can keep ourselves busy."

He gets some food packed up, and then they can go.

Handholding?

Handholding it is.

His grip is firm, yet gentle. Alistair seems to put a lot of effort into how he carries himself. 

"You have very nice posture," she comments, sincerely.

"You can thank my mother for that. Or we can actually do something fun." 

Handholding continues, until he has to drive.

"So, what's your favorite ice cream flavor?"

"Vanilla is fine. I guess I like cookies and cream." 

"I'm a strawberry gal, but I like trying new things, too. I'm not too much into food, per se, it's like, alright, but I'm into experimenting new cuisines and such."

"I like hunting and fishing. My family doesn't need me to survive, but feeding people with food you caught is satisfying."

"Really? That's cool!"

"Have you ever been fishing? You might get bored, there's not much action. Hunting might be a better option." 

"Yeah, mostly the hunting. I don't think I'd mind fishing if I could bring a book with me, but the hunting thing sounds potentially interesting."

"Sounds like a plan."

They get into Alistair's car, and proceed towards ice cream. 

Ice cream! "How'd you get into hunting? ...do I guess 'Uncle Kit'?"

"My mom and dad do it too, just not as much. It was kind of a family thing. Fishing was just me and my dad." 

"'Was'?"