She took the gift into her hand and softly shook her head.  "You didn't have to do that, you're well into my good graces."  It was the truth, he had shown many admirable qualities so far and unless he was pulling some kind of long con that would jeopardize his own future as well as hers, Eve had to believe that he was sincere in all of this.<br/><br/>The elevator opened with a soft "ding" and she led him out and down the hall to her apartment, opening the door for the both of them.  "She was hoping that we'd wait several months, if not a year, to get married.  She assumes that the council would have calmed down by then and that somehow the punishment would be lifted..."  As soon as she said the words, she wondered if he might agree.  Her hands felt idle, so as soon as she got to the kitchen, which was right after the entrance to the apartment, she set the box he had given her down next to the food she had ordered and began to open it.  The chocolates were lovely and as soon as she opened the box she could smell their sweetness.<br/><br/>"The kitchen is here, obviously, bathroom with an actual tub is to your right...living room is just over there, and the bedroom is above our heads.  All in all, it's pretty open, but I'm sure we can figure out ways to have more privacy, if that's something you want."  Eve explained, gesturing to her well-decorated apartment.  The walls and cabinets were white and the other side of the living room had large windows and two glass doors that opened up to a small balcony.<br/><br/>"I got food and...this."  She reached over the counter to present him with a small, silver key.  "It's not as tasty as the chocolates, but it does open the door to the place.  And the code for the door downstairs is 6849. "