Snippet #1293295

With a growl and a shove, Darna made her way daringly out the door. Taven was already up and in his garden, tidying up a few flower beds as everyone was getting their things together. Now it was obvious by the enormous snores issuing from her bedroom that she'd slept wonderfully and peacefully the night before, but it didn't seem to matter. Darna was simply not a morning person.

"Good morning, love." Taven smiled, leaning against a rake. She hissed at him and swung her jacket over her messily buttoned up shirt. Sitting on an old tree stump she sighed and let her elbows rest on her knees. Taven, on the other hand, waved off her response and turned to Isaac who'd just spoken to him.

"You are more than welcome to come into my home. It is open to all Darna's friends."

"Coworkers." She snarled loudly. He chuckled, and patted the back of Isaac's hand.

"I will keep the token. It is very beautiful and I'm sure you'll return soon. I don't want to look like a bad host, now do I?" With another laugh, he turned and leaned his rake against his house. "Thank you all for staying and giving the old man some company!" Smiling he walked over to Darna and dropped his hand on her shoulder. Instinctively she leaned in and rested against his hip.

"Miss you old man." She spoke through a yawn. He leaned over and kissed the top of her head and patted her one more time on the shoulder. Like always, he would stand outside the door, leaning on his rake, waving good bye as they walked away. Darna stood up and smiled at him and clicked out her new walking cane. It was very nice indeed. Taven always did good work. Still hating the idea of being up in the morning, Darna snorted as she walked passed the others.

"I'm leaving with or without you all." She stated plainly. It was obvious the Colonel wasn't one for long goodbyes.