[ Whenever he catches Molly's eye he pats the open space beside him, having let him lounge alone for approximately five whole minutes. Fjord is tired, hungry, and misses the weight of the tiefling at his side. It's amazing how quickly he's grown used to it in just a week's time. ]

You know what I'd absolutely love, Jessie? [ Pausing for dramatic effect, ] A beach barbecue. We could have it out the back in the Chateau courtyard, that way your mother could hang out in the shade downstairs while we all cook dinner under the stars.