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After the third snowfall of the week most people avoided being outside as much as possible but Pat wasn’t most people. He enjoyed the outdoors, not that he would go camping in this weather… he wasn’t stupid. No, what he was currently doing was going on a nighttime walk with his girlfriend. A romantic, if chilly, walk through one of the larger parks in the city. The sparkled above them, the few strong stars bright against the black velvet of the clear sky. If only the city was dark, so many more stars would be shining above them.

He tugged his coat a little closer even as he stretched out his gloved hand and snagged Fi’s. “It’s not much of a date but then again I get to spend a beautiful night with a beautiful woman so there isn’t really anything to complain about.” He grinned and tipped his hat covered head forward, deeper into the park, “Shall we?”

With a grin Pat bowed dramatically, “As my lady commands.” He tucked her hand into the crook of his arm, conveniently placing Fi right at his side where he promptly stole a kiss on her cheek, before they started to just stroll. The chill was nipping at their faces but the silence almost made it worth it. They were like the last two people on earth, or maybe they were on some frozen wonder out in space. Alone in their little bubble. It was a comforting feeling, at least for him. He didn’t feel the need to chatter to fill the void, just being with Fi was enough. It was moments like this that had him wonder, quite seriously, if he wanted to go further with her. He liked Fi. He really liked her. He might even feel something more then just like.

His ceann daor, his dear one.

As the strolled along the quiet path, their steps the only real sound, he just took in the scenery. The white dusted trees and bushes, the untouched snow, even the madness that was an obvious snowball battlefield now softened by a fresh layer of snow. The local kids would be having a ball come morning. Pat was pretty sure there would be a whole army of snowmen, countless snowball fights, and more than a few runny noses before the next day was done. As much as he disliked this city, with all its magical and mundane darkness, it was moments like this that reminded him why he was here. Why he fought.

“Fi. Look,” the redhead pointed to a patch of flowers shining in the pale moonlight. Snowflake shaped flowers. Unearthly flowers. Beautiful, yes, but he still wasn’t going to go tromping over the snow for a closer look… not with his track record when it came to this city. “You don’t think they are anything we need to deal with do you?” He asked quietly, hoping that she wouldn’t think so. She was the senior of them both, she had more knowledge of the s**t that went on in this city then he did.

He honestly didn’t think so but he wasn’t entirely sure.

Pat followed Fi, hanging back slightly when she pulled away to crouch by the flowers. He looked on curiously but weary as she lightly touched one of the icy little ‘plants’ but didn’t really relax any until she gave her verdict. “That's good for a few different reasons, primarily because it would interrupt our date.” He grinned at her and stuck out a hand to help her up. “I’ll make sure to make a pass around here tomorrow just in case but for now,” With a mischievous smile the tall redhead pulled his girlfriend close, tucking her snugly against his chest and after a moment he kissed her.

He kissed her the way he always wanted to. A way that would likely have people glancing away in embarrassment if they hadn’t been alone in the park. Had the kiss generated any more heat they might have started to melt the snow surrounding them, as it was his breath burst out in a cloud of fog when he finally broke the kiss. His breathing was a bit ragged, and he was more than a bit uncomfortable below the belt, but still he pushed for a nonchalant air as he asked Fi, “Want to build a snowman?” He waggled his brows and hummed a few bars of that incessant ear-worm of a Disney song, a wide grin plastered all over his face. Building a snowman really was one of the last things he wanted to do right then. He wanted to find a warm, private place where he and Fi could have a little fun but inside was quite a distance away. Besides he really had just brought her out here to walk… no funny business. It was just so good kissing her.

So building a snowman, or snow angels, or a snowball fight… anything to help cool the urge to just pick her up and find a secluded spot. He wasn’t a damn neanderthal after all.

But he wouldn’t stop her if Fiona herself suggest they head back inside. No, he most definitely wouldn’t.

“Honestly?” He winced slightly, “No. I would rather scoop you up and find a more secluded area before breaking a few decency laws.” Pat blushed slightly and grinned slightly, like a little boy who knew he was doing something naughty but still found it amusing. “But I said it was going to be a simple walk. Nothing special,” Purple eyes flicked over to the flowers that he was the one to point out and shrugged slightly, “well nothing too special. Wasn’t expecting that but nothing I can do about that.”

“Just wanted a relaxed and simple ‘date’ so as much as I want to take the kiss further,” and he really, really wanted to, “I figure playing in the snow would also be a good way to work off the heat and something I have a feeling neither of us have done in a while.” He gave her a look, a ‘when was the last time you just let go’ kind of look. He honestly hadn’t built a snowman in quite some time. He had helped some neighbor kids once or twice but that was mostly to lift the top parts up, not build one from scratch. Besides it would be fun to do something so childish for a while… even if the main thoughts in his head weren’t so pg rated right then.

Pat raised a brow as Fi started to tug him back the way they came, a grin slowly blooming across his face. Apparently she didn’t want to build a snowman either. “Yes ma’am,” He tossed her a slight salute and caught up to her so they were walking side by side once more, this time heading out of the park rather than in it. It might not have been his plan but he wouldn’t turn down spending time with Fiona no matter what they did but considering what he really wanted to do right then it would be best if they were in the privacy of her house. “Lets see… I’ll have to raid your fridge once we are back but then I can show you just what I was thinking.” His eyes sparked with desire even if his smile was teasing. As long as they remained indoors, and away from windows, no laws would be broken. That didn’t mean they wouldn’t have a fantastic time though.