"For now," Amber retorted, answering his teasing with flippant joviality. Figured that Eric's mood would brighten right up at the reminder of what status symbols he did have. Still. Watching him ease into an unfeigned smile as he opened up to her, it made Amber lighter, like a helium balloon weaving up into the air. Even his grasp changed, his accusatory grip relaxing into a gentle, yet firm, hold. How good it was, to think they could put their crap few days behind them. "Just you wait, one day, my ranking will be so high my parking space will be inside the hospital. Right next to my beautiful office with the prettiest view and a gold plaque with my name on it."

She'd picked up more than just the taunting in his statement, though. Amber laced her fingers through his, pressing up against him, their arms now aligned. She warmed up from more than just the extra contact. If she weren't so hungry-- and if they didn't have a plateful of issues to discuss before they threw themselves too much into a second try-- she'd be suggesting they leave dinner for later. "Until then, we can take your car. That is, if you don't mind driving me to work tomorrow morning." Fully aware of how cheesy her innuendo was, Amber smirked anyway.