Re: Lyra/Ash
Jade hissed again, unhappy that the other cat had not just tried to get close to her, but was now trying to cuddle with her human. Ash knew a bad cat fight was coming, and so he took Gizmo into his hands and moved her back into Lyra's lap. It was annoying to have to break up two cats fighting and Jade would go for blood.
"I'll be fine," Quinn said, "but this guy—" he pointed to James, "—has his work cut out for him. Stop making kissy faces at your girlfriend or you'll be in trouble, James. The puff may rub off on you and where will your marks be?" Poppy rolled her eyes but there was a smirk hidden in the heavy sight she gave, even if he'd just insulted her.
Ash's remark now had all eyes on Lyra. Quinn had a raised eyebrow, James didn't seem all that surprised, and Poppy was looking away now like she was embarrassed. That is, until Lyra explained what happened.
"You mean to tell me that you spent an entire night with Ash, and he didn't get into your panties?" James asked and Poppy gasped, "James!"
"What? It's true!" James said defensively and Quinn chuckled, "He's losing his touch."
"I don't go where I'm not invited," Ash shrugged and there was some laughter that rippled through them and a nod or two of agreement. Ash clarified, "Besides, her father is the head of the auror department. Can't have him thinking all Redferns are bad. Right, James? I mean, you do want to call the man your boss someday."