I sighed dramatically. “You are no fun at all.” “If I had any influence with the man, you know I would have used it by now,” he said. “But he holds no fondness for me either.” “Yes, thank you for that,” I said. “Do try to lose to him more often at the gaming tables.” He laughed. “Never. Despicable man.” I grinned, slipping my arm through his. “Excellent answer.” We sat in silence for a few moments, the waves breaking a few feet away, the sun bright overhead. Finally, he patted my hand. “Come. Your mama is waiting.”
