"Please, do no beat yourself up on my account, George," Isabel smiled at him. "It is a pleasure to meet you, as well."
It was. Before the end of the world, most people she'd met were not overly pleased to meet her. A satisfied smile appeared on her face knowing that they were all ash now. While there would be much to become accustomed to again, the future didn't seem quite so daunting.
"Now that the awkward introductions are behind us," she said slipping her hand into his and standing, "shall we take that walk?"