He missed her when she wasn't there. In fact, he missed her even when she was. Like when she pottered about in the garden outside. Through the kitchen window, he followed her every move. But she was too busy filling her weeding basket to see him staring. Right then he skinned and cubed a butternut squash. The table was set. The pair will be reunited very soon. In seventeen minutes precisely, when the chicken is done. Sunday lunch was their favourite of all the lunches.

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Blade: High Carbon Steel (1075)
Blade Finish: Acid-etched
Hardness: 60 RHC
Handle: Roasted Silver Topped Ash
Ring: Brass