[Stellaris moved her backpack to the not-bedroom, also known as the room where electrical whatevers and secret notes got worked on, then followed into the bedroom to check on Shizuko. It was sniffing on Lyle's bag when she did. She smiled, picked up the sock monster and carried it on her shoulder like a gym towel.]

Hm, I already left for Housekeeping when Bookman wrote that, but I think so. Well, hope so.

[Back in the dining area, she approached Lyle until her knees brushed his calf.]

You don't even need to ask. [She leaned down, intending to give him a peck on the cheek.] What is it?