She frowned a little as Ben suggested she go back inside and away. It wasn't what he wanted nor what she wanted. "I would not rather be with them than you Ben. You should know that." She stepped so she was closer, not anticipating him turning to face her again.
"Why? Because I want to spend time with you and them. Because I do want you there. And you are not just a check box." She sighed in frustration a little and shook her head. "My father will not hold me back and there are some magics that are just too dangerous Ben. They could hurt a lot of people."
She reached out and touched his hand. "Like what Ben?"