Rachel was waiting with a steaming cup of tea and motioned for him to sit at the table.<span style="color: #0000ff"> "i have been very patient over the last several months allowing you to stand guard as i thought it soothe your pain and then you would move on and begin to build a life for yourself. unfortunately it seems to have only made things worse or you wouldn't be repeating yourself. i got it, you think it is your duty to protect me and mine because we are all you have. we are not in danger therefore we do not need protection and you are wasting your life freezing in the snow for no reason. you are welcome to visit but if i catch you watching me and mine again i am going to come and kick your ass, is that clear young man?"</span><br/><br/>Leena laughed and shook her head.<span style="color: #ff0000">"you are such a savage my love."</span>the gravy tasted strongly of chicken with just a hint of salt and garlic to enhance it and that held true for the chicken itself and even the dumplings were infused with it. Leena ate with a small smile which seemed mostly related to pleasing Jasmine so much with such a simple dish.<span style="color: #ff0000">"i would love some wine. oh, and feel free to spice up your meal however you want, i won't be offended." </span><span style="color: #ff4d4d">"you should be, this is wonderful."</span>Leena laughed softly and smiled at Jasmine.<span style="color: #ff0000">"remember, different races have wildly different taste buds. remember that sauce Dra'tha made? she swore it was mild but it was so spicy Morah ended up in tears and i ended up uh... otherwise satisfied."</span>Jasmine burst out giggling and nodded when she got a hold of herself.<span style="color: #ff4d4d">"you're right, you're right." </span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>