Janelle smiled at his joke and walked toward him to take the bowl from his hand. She took the oatmeal from his hand. She smiled once more and thanked him and in a slightly husky voice she said, "I accept your apology. I know I can be quite....a handful." She backed away a couple of steps, continued to stand, and eagerly began to eat. Between bites she said, "And what plans do you have for going into town?" She held up her finger to assure he wouldn't speak. She took another few bites and continued, "I also left my pack somewhere close. Before we leave I would like to retrieve it so I can wear my shoes."<br/>While she awaits his answer she uses her fingers to scoop out and lick the remaining oatmeal in her bowl