nikolas vaisey doesn't need a broom to fly (besserwisser) wrote in wished,
There was a beat, but he nodded and took the necklace from her hand. "Of course." Noticing the merchant's pointed looks, Nikolas smiled at him benignly. If this bloke honestly thought they were going to try to steal the necklace, or take some other inappropriate course of action, he was clearly blind.
Nikolas' fingers brushed against the back of her neck as he moved a few stray strands of hair aside. Over the years he had become rather accustomed to more physical closeness with Daphne. There were still many boundaries that they hadn't crossed, and he sometimes wondered when - or if - they would. However, that was particularly on his mind right now. His mother's letter aside, he was perfectly happy to enjoy the trip.
The necklace clasped easily, and when it was secure he drew Daphne's hair back over her neck. "Well? Let's see it then."