"Ouch, I'd only take an arm and a leg from you." She winked. "You can pay me in favors and treats. I do love a good coffee and chocolate. but your friendly chatter is worth more than you realize." She winked and chuckled. "And yes, a partner. I'm sure you'd be better than you realize. And I'm not so sure about hotter around." She said with her usual teasing lilt, but her cheeks were a bit red.
She didn't think about how uncomfortable sleeping on her couch might be and tried to sound nonchalant when she offered a small shrug. "Or we can crash on my bed together. It's probably large enough..."
"You have yet to miss one of mine, but I'm not sure about others. I mean there's the children's recital coming up. Going to that one?"