However it is he finds them, she thinks it's magical and she loves it. She will find a use for them all. Some are still a work in progress.

That's assuredly the best way to keep her in bed.

"Yes yes, you've caught me out. Whatever shall I do, now that you know my horrible secret?" She'll keep rubbing his feet is what she'll do. That tender spot gets extra attention.

"It doesn't need to be much. It just." Verity sighs, leaning her forehead against his leg for a moment before tilting her head up to him again. "Matt. Magic doesn't always come in big packages. It can be small enough to choke on."

"Let's just hope yours wears off soon," she adds quietly.