So they were both essentially willing to be fully committed to this so-called 'punishment.'  That concept still struck her as relatively odd, but it also filled her with relief.  Even if nothing truly romantic happened in their relationship, she did not want to suffer the embarrassment that would come with the outside world discovering her spouse "cheating" on her.  This felt like a much better option.  They were both focused on their careers and they could move forward in them, together.<br/><br/>"I can bake.  I actually had dreams of owning a cupcake shop as a child, but they were quickly dashed by my mother.  It's still a fun hobby now and then though.  Perhaps you can teach me how to grill and I can teach you how to bake?" A genuine smile blossomed on her lips, at the idea of it.  She could almost see them in some future kitchen, making dinner together.<br/><br/>Again, his next subject caught her off guard.  It seemed that this would be the way things would move tonight, each of them throwing out an expected concept with unexpected consequences.  Eve had never really given the ceremony much thought.  Her mother would want the big wedding, with a thousand guests and a large venue.  With their caliber among the wizard community, it would be something of a "Royal" wedding.  The combining of two very well-known lines.<br/><br/>"Let's elope.  A calm night under the stars, a couple weeks after the engagement."  She said, loving the idea of such simplicity.  The press would still have a field day, but they could keep it separate from that moment.  "We also need to think about a place to live.  I have a tiny apartment downtown, but I mostly use it for nights I work late helping my mother.  I often end up sleeping at the house I was raised in, so those two places are not exactly ideal for starting a life together..."