Oh, good. Because he wasn't sure he could handle much more of this. In fact, he might be one more questioning, concerned friend away from quietly hiding under a rock for a week.

"I'm glad you agree," he managed, offering the package he was holding to her. It was a small, white box. Plain, but containing a number of fresh strawberries covered in dark chocolate. Not too sweet, of course.

He motioned to the entrance of the cavern. "Shall we?"