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Severus stood with Charity in front of their hotel. "Where to now, St. Peter?"

Charity ignored the allusion to an Elton John song. "I thought we might begin by having a look about town: browse, sightsee, get a bit of exercise--"

"We've had a fair bit of exercise, so far."

"--in the sunlight and fresh air." Charity frowned at her mercurial lover, who was making a faint effort at suppressing a smirk. "As to tourist attractions, I'd like to visit the Japanese gardens, and I believe you expressed an interest in... Lizard World."

"You're adorable when you wrinkle your nose."


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"I expect we'll want to make a day of the science museum--"

"I expect we will. Apropos to both our fields."

"Quite. And the planetarium, if learning about Mercury, Venus, and Company doesn't put you in mind of Sybill Trelawney."

"Thank you, Charity, for spoiling the rest of my holiday with that pleasant reminder of what we've left behind."

"We'll see about the planetarium." Charity winked at Severus. "Well. Begin with a walk through town?"

Severus gave a single nod. "Perhaps we can get more information about that Elton John concert," he said, resting his hand lightly upon Charity's back.