"They're usually flings," Carmilla reminded him. "There aren't a lot of girls in town that interest me, and it's hard to establish a long term relationship with someone who can grow old and die." 

Lillith stopped nuzzling Lock for a moment. Something he had told her before started to really sink in there. [i]He[/i] was growing up. Would he grow old? [i]Could[/i] he die? She shook off the thought and quickly went back to giving him affection. Whatever; she'd cross that bridge if she ever came to it.

The younger twin managed a small half-smile as she continued, "She's cute, though. It'll be nice if this one lasts a few years."

Carver decided to leave them to their relationship chatter and headed off to the shop. She made a list of things as she went. She needed to grab some bone biscuits for Igor (she still had to reward him for pulling the switch, not that he probably remembered that), a jar for frog's breath (bonus if there was already a frog in it)... Was there anything else? The last few days had been rather hectic; hopefully anything she forgot wouldn't be that important.