He accepted the marshmallowed mug and wrapped his large hands around it to absorb some of its warmth, enjoying the aroma of the cocoa for the moment. Eyes closed, he inhaled appreciatively before examining the marshmallows floating in the chocolatey liquid with interest. The tale of the bells made for a welcome interlude while he waited for his drink to cool enough to taste, and his attention quickly returned to his hostess.
He nodded slowly in understanding as the explanation unfolded, and when it ended he took a sip of his hot chocolate, savoring the rich, creamy sweetness with a brief look of quiet bliss before he blinked at Elizabeth once more. "Mmh. You needed me for my height," he rumbled, a note of teasing in his voice and mischief glimmering in his emerald eyes in spite of his stoic expression. He turned to follow her gaze to the box and then to the living room, tilting his head as he considered the task ahead. "Perhaps we should protect the door first?" He looked back to her for confirmation, taking the opportunity for another sip while she decided.
He nodded slowly in understanding as the explanation unfolded, and when it ended he took a sip of his hot chocolate, savoring the rich, creamy sweetness with a brief look of quiet bliss before he blinked at Elizabeth once more. "Mmh. You needed me for my height," he rumbled, a note of teasing in his voice and mischief glimmering in his emerald eyes in spite of his stoic expression. He turned to follow her gaze to the box and then to the living room, tilting his head as he considered the task ahead. "Perhaps we should protect the door first?" He looked back to her for confirmation, taking the opportunity for another sip while she decided.
