[ into them is kind of stretch. ] I don't mind them. It's just another way of telling a story. [ xxjustxx because they were full of pictures didn't mean they didn't have substance, something she's sure a lot of people assume. ] I heard there was a book store, but I guess it's slim pickings there? [ she raises a brow, but because kenzi catches herself pepper just shrugs it off. ]

[ true! but even if she had some competition pepper's sure she still wouldn't have to worry. she's been here, what, about three minutes and already she feels at home. that's not something she can say about all of the places she's been, but kenzi makes it easy to feel welcome. ]

[ it's hard not to admire the ring she's wearing, the black stones a beautiful contrast to the band, which, in turn, only serves to accentuate the stone. she smiles. ] Congratulations. And here to stay. My boyfriend and I have a place here, and we've finally decided to try to make it our home. [ once again, she finds herself looking at kenzi's ring. one day, maybe. ] But it needs a little updating and an accident set us back a bit. I had all these plans and... maybe I'll remember them.