As Millie pulled away from where Benedict had become comfortable, he couldn't help but feel a little robbed. But the pair had been reading for ages, it was becoming colder and the light was fading so he could assume the reason they were finished. Mrs Gallagher walked over to collect her ward and he suddenly felt quite aware of himself. Ben smiled to Millie without really knowing how to say goodbye. At least with the exciting action that was developing in the book, he had ample excuse to walk to her house in Bartonburg and bother her with his presence.