"Don't miss me too much. I do tend to get occupied. And this time, I have one very important programmer to convince." Another little smile and he gently draws back, finishing his hot chocolate and thanking the bar before looking back to her.

"Good morning, I suppose."

And with just a bit of humour in his eyes, he walked out toward the door... then stopped in mid-stride. "Before I go..." He pulled his gloves from his pocket, lightly placing them in one of her hands, the scarf gently looped around her neck. "It's warm in New Mexico."

And then he went out the door, into a dark world that seemed to brighten when he came near.