“I have become inordinately fond of you, you know,” Ellie abruptly admitted. “Well, then, we’re gonna have to do our damnedest not to die,” Adam replied as he gazed down at her warmly—very warmly. “While we navigate our way through a deadly cave and prevent an army of thugs from looting an immensely powerful magical artifact,” Ellie replied. “Piece of cake,” he declared. He made a gentlemanly gesture with his arm. “Shall we?” “Why not?” Ellie returned, and allowed him to lead her into the unknown.
