Marlene laughed at the statement. "If that's the wording you used, then I'm not surprised that he said something. In fact, I'm surprised that there were no hexes involved. One, a bird is some stupid girl and Aurors aren't stupid. Two, everyone thinks that I'm with Alastor and you don't say anything disrespectful against his girl, or anyone else's partner for that matter."
Marlene sighed. "The long answer is very complicated. Alastor and I have been partners in crime since we were eleven. We studied together, we joined together, we trained together, we fought together, we live together, we sleep together more times than not, we take care of each other, we love each other, but we don't shag. Things may or may not change. No idea."