Maybe she didn't say it but Seth had called her his better half on occasion. He was relatively sure that was one of the ways Leo referred to Margo as well. The sexy sorceress might have considered it in jest with how it was said. If there was one thing the happy couple was equally lousy about, it was having heart to hearts.

Now there was a trio that was emotionally stunted.

Seth was the one a little more wordy than the two, particularly in conveying sentiment. He'd been that way since a kid. Not quite always ready with 'I love you' but trying to be with his brother what they lacked from their parents--someone who gave a shit in word and deed.

Uncle Eddie nurtured that trait in Seth rather than tear it down the way Ray Gecko had. Seth didn't know what Margo had experienced in her upbringing or even Leo in his, but they cared in their own ways. There was no question of that to him. He answered the question that Margo posed by clasping her face between his hands and kissing her. There were things a kiss could answer even better than words.

The initial connection was firm, deepening after a moment then dwindling into a few soft presses of lips before he pulled away. Seth relented and took out his device.

I left the ball & chain at home with a steak. Trying to see if maybe real food will help him at all. He'll be glad to see you but might not sound like it. Not eating has him PMSing