( he's particularly lucky that she isn't a woman of convention as, with her friends, she often ignores some of the social graces that should exist. but they were friends and perhaps she could also be forgiven for this not being her own time -- no one else could question her actions.

her fingers brush briefly over his hand before vanessa seats herself, a touch of thanks for his gesture and company both )

I must confess that I do with perhaps more frequency than I should.

( though in all of the time that she had been on the terminal she hadn't, nor had she had breakfast at all. today was the first time, a return to some of her old routines )

I like to start my day as I wish for it to continue.

( enjoyable )