"Never say never, sir. Otherwise, who knows? You might never have had me in your store, buying telescopes that disfigure me and having me climb on top of you in your back room," she said jokingly. "But that's enough of that for sure." Parvati felt herself yawn, suddenly so sleepy.
"I know it will get better, though it hardly seems like it could be more perfect than this." The rhythmic strokes through her hair brought her closer and closer to sleep. "Let's just stay like this awhile, ok? Fall asleep; it feels so lovely. And in the morning, we can see how much more lovely we can make it, deal?"