Leaving their posts technically went against the laws that had been laid down for them. She was not to venture from the gate unless it was an emergency, and he was not to emerge from the forest of dreams at all. Still, they could not resist the occasional get-together, not only because they both understood what it was like to be tied down by duty, but because they both had similar taste in movies.

“So, why do you like this, Elios?” Pluto asked as she reached over and took a handful of popcorn from the bowl. “I wouldn’t think this sort of comedy would be to your liking.”

Elios slurped up the last of his Sprite® and shrugged. “I don’t know. I like the points it raises even though it’s a comedy. I mean, Shit Demon aside, it has some interesting things to say about theology – the difference between believing and having a good idea and all that. I like that.” He took another sip even though it was gone. He frowned at it and said, “So what about you?”

Setsuna munched on her popcorn thoughtfully then she said, “Same reason you like it.”

“Thing for Ben Affleck?”

“Damn straight.”