Simple? This thing has been far from simple. All the other ones I had no problems with. But this one?

[ Her tone is jovial, but she cuts off when he does in moments what she had been trying to do for what felt like hours. She gives the log a dirty look. ]

Seriously? [ And she's just going to kick it again before laughing. ] Thanks, Abel. Huh? [ She reaches up and rolls her eyes. ] One way to gather them.

[ Oh. That was nice. She's not used to compliments, so they're kind of even. ]

Th-Thanks, Abel. [ Softly and with a blush starting. ] Would you like to come inside for some tea?