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Originally Posted by Mell

The sound of heels on the path caused Oliver to look up and he returned Thea's wave and a smile of his own spread across his lips. Not for one second did he think she would be late which was why he had arrived early. "Only a couple of minutes." Well ten to be exact but she didn't need to know that.

His gaze took her in and he grinned. "You look lovely as always." Oliver was pretty sure that she would look good in a garbage bag, but he was pretty sure that Thea would never wear anything that could be considered dowdy.

Holding out his arm towards her, he inclined his head towards the path out of the school. "Shall we?"

"So you won't need warming up any time soon." Althea answered lightly, sliding her own hands deep into her coat pockets. It was chilly but nothing a hot drink wouldn't fix once they arrived at the village.

She was actually rather gracious about the compliment, taking it for what it was rather than reading into it in any way. He probably didn't have ulterior motives. Oliver Jenkins was a nice man, she had decided, unlike certain others. "Thank you." A small smile was the only indication that she gave to suggest that she returned the sentiment. It just wasn't something she would SAY.

She took Olly's arm and nodded. "Mmmhmm. Lets." Althea let him lead the way.