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She supposed it was best that everyone they were delivering to had been out and about. If they'd been home, she wouldn't have been able to chat with Deimos as much. They probably also wouldn't have needed the supplies delivered if they'd had the extra time. Based on the Warden's reaction regarding Mr. Took, she was lucky they happened to be one of those people. Although she had dealt with her fair share of 'irritable sort's. In fact, she might even include current company as part of that demographic.
Elizabeth didn't balk at Deimos's snort, shrugging her shoulders. "I can respect that. And you've obviously taken some of it to heart or else you wouldn't have a family. But it never hurts to be reminded." She gave him a warm smile that contained all her own sentiments on the matter.
Setting her final bundle down, she returned to the sleigh with a mixture of relief and disappointment. She was eager to be reunited with her cozy fireplace, but her quality time with the Warden had been much more productive than she'd originally expected. Not only did she get an inside peek behind the curtain, she got a personal tour of some of its residents. It was a bittersweet feeling, even as she pulled her shawl tighter and faced the barracks.
Elizabeth
