Cassie shook her head slightly, her expression a little chiding but not angry. "I don't feed guests left overs, Victor. We've got a whole roast to share around and more sugar peas than I know what to do with." She paused and looked toward the kitchen, absently twisting her wedding ring, then turned back with a smile. "Do you want noodles or potatoes?"

"Ack!" Ben laughed and pushed at Nathan as Mmlon squeaked and trilled and hugged. "I don't wanna kiss! No nono! Stoppit. Hahahaha!"