Re: Marlene/Alastor
"For two people who hate relationship, we're doing pretty well," she said, satisfied. "We even have the lack of sex down pat," she said, chuckling. "Give us another few weeks, and we might be too tired to talk to each other. It's like being married."
She burned, burying her face against his chest as she giggled. Most people would probably assume that she was sobbing, but that was better than seeing her giggle. "I shouldn't be happy that he won't be around."
Marlene raised her head. "Emergencies have to be life threatening. Lack of milk for the tea is not an emergency."