"Papairwork eez vairy boring," Gabrielle said, making a rather childish face as if something suddenly tasted unpleasant.
She liked that he was smiling. Being a Veela did not make her so self-questioning when she knew it was bringing others happiness. "I shall look forward to eet," she smiled back in earnest.
"Merci," she winked, immediately questioning the ethics of doing so. Oops. "Ah, oui, ze chaton." Gabrielle virtually bounced toward the adorable, furry face again, giving it one last affectionate stroke on the nose. "Whoever eez about to meet you eez going to love you," she told the animal, her own voice resembling a purr.
Looking back toward Cass, now likely standing too close again, she gave her most glowing smile. "Eet 'as been a treat to- erm- run into you."