...Maybe after round one?

Maybe. If they're lucky and try really hard and believe in themselves.

They're both very talented people and can probably manage it.

But do they care, is the question.

Aldaras will probably care a lot in a hurry when Annie peers at herself and observes rugburn.

Oop, yep, he cares now. He makes a vaguely displeased face, and then picks her up and relocates her to someplace that will not happen. For example: his bed!

Oooh. Cozy.

And zero rugburn! How delightful!

It could be made more delightful in this bed with a little effort.

See, she is thinking too small, he is not planning to use just a little bit of effort here. So it will be extra, special delightful.

Oooooh. Annie appreciates this very much.

Good, that was the point!

How ever shall she show her appreciation?

That's up to her, he's actually really happy with things as they are now.

What if she doesn't want to settle for "really happy"?

Then she can have a ridiculously happy Aldaras who loves her very much!

Best.

Hopefully his sister will stay shooed for a while.

Aldaras is pretty sure she's smart enough to find a hotel.

Good for her. Annie appreciates the time to enjoy the perks that come with being necklaced.

Ooh. Annie thinks that's adorable. He should definitely do it. And since he is hungry too she can feed him likewise.

Awwww. They'll be one of the lovey-dovey necklaced couples in no time. Actually, wait, no, they're already there.