Theo laughed with her, feeling some of his weariness dissipate, a bit of stress ease from his shoulders. It was good, this event. Light, unmotivated by necessity, politics, or any underlying reason. Just a time for people to get together and have a bit of fun.

He'd definitely have to send Elisha a thank-you note.

"Then I'll just have to build up my stamina again, won't I?" It was out of his mouth before he realized it, to his mild shock. But hell, why not? He wasn't in his office, being official or autonomous.