Susan clucked her tongue in agreement and led Lucy into the house, levitating the trunk out of the way once they were out of the view of any of her neighbours. "So tell me about your day then," she said as she gently tugged the other woman past the kitchen and into a chair in the living room at the back of the house.
"Would you like something to eat or drink," she asked, pointing vaguely in the direction of the kitchen. "Or would you like me to give you the grand tour?" She was interrupted by any further questions by the sudden and spectacularly energetic arrival of Shadow, who gave Susan's hand a cursory lick before turning her gaze adoringly on Lucy. "Ah, this is Shadow. My dog," she said, eyeing the dog's posturing with vast amusement. "Apparently you are her new chosen one?"