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[anewlanguage]

The cabin is much larger than Cain usually springs for, but he's had dogs and a boar and hired help in and out of the beach home, so this seemed logical.

Besides, it was the only lot available this near to the hot springs. Those were crucial.

He prepares dinner (a quick meal, just hamburgers grilled on the patio) and waits to see if she can sneak away from work today.

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[routemistress]

It's the dogs that come in first, barrelling through the door in an ecstasy of excitement to be reunited with Cain and their pig friend.

Iris, smiling to see them tearing around like a pair of lunatics, is next. She's calmer than Elvis and Solace, and she stops at the patio: stops and just watches and breathes for several long moments before she speaks.

"Smells fantastic."

She's not talking about the burgers. Or even the smells.