They were both tired of swinging at this point. Rose's shoulders hurt as she grabbed the swing ropes like a lifeline. Bits of the rope seemed to be coming off, but it still held steady. Edna wasn't pushing her as fast as before, just a gentle push to enjoy the breeze.
"Is it okay for you to be out 'ere?" Rose asked. It was a little too late to ask the question, but she was curious, and Thomas wasn't within earshot.
He didn't move any closer and just stood at an odd corner, glaring at them. Rose half expected him to end this at any moment, but he let them carry on while he stood with his hand on his sword and his nose in the air. The disgust on his face was clear for all to see. Rose wasn't sure Thomas knew how to have a good time.
"Yeah," Edna said absentmindedly, her voice lower than usual.
"Okay," Rose said with relief. "I 'aven't seen you recently, so I thought you must be very busy. I 'aven't even seen Lily either."
