A Sweet Escape

[Essent Rose Allison]

After that nice chat with Cirrus and a long discussion more, Essent waved him goodbye as he went to do his own thing, not even noticing the other who was at the door knocking. Said other went after Cirrus once he left and, well, yeah. It's out of Essent's hands now. She returned her focus to Ethan, who was right beside her. He had this bewildered look on his face.

She had no idea as to what to do now. She watched as events outside unfolded and just turned around.

"As long as they don't wreck the lab, I'll be okay."

"You sure?"

"Yeah. It's more likely Chunky's after him now rather than me."

"... Chunky?"

"Sunny."

"Ah."

Essent shrugged went went back to the living floor. She's had enough for today. Cirrus showed up, had a nice chat, then he's gone. Good news now? It's all back to normal for her. In the end, she's glad to have this happy life again, even if she is paranoid that Chunky's on her tail. Well, the focus might have shifted so... She focused and returned her clothing to her normal lab clothing. Ethan followed behind her as she went upstairs and into the kitchen.

"You want anything?"

"Well, the sun's setting... Maybe some sort of steak dinner?"

"Mashed potatoes included?"

"And asparagus?"

"I was going for carrots but okay."

Essent nodded and went ahead to start cooking. Thank goodness she summoned the base pre-stocked. Something to start off with before she officially starts her job again as a scientist. Some steak, plenty of asparagus, and some un-peeled potatoes. Man, it's been a while since she last ate. It's a nice time to eat some nice food. With a nice man. In a nice building. Built by a nice girl. It's nice. Very nice.

After that nice cooking session that took about a half an hour, Essent and Ethan went ahead to eat their dinners.

"Gosh, this feels like a date, doesn't it?"

"I guess. But we're still friends at the moment."

"At the moment, yeah...."

Essent kinda blushed as she ate. The sun went down, the lights were slightly dim, it- It really did feel like a date.

"You're blushing."

"Oh- What- Really- I, uh, okay."

"You're fine, you're fine. You've done it before. I don't mind."

"I just hope this doesn't force a relationship..."

"Don't worry about it. It comes naturally, right?"

"R-Right."

She really doesn't hope this little situation here doesn't force a relationship as she said. I mean, asking for a steak dinner, night time comes in, the lights are (slightly) dim... She's probably gonna break the 4th and yell at me later. Off screen, of course. Anyway, the two had their dinner. It was a nice night.