"Absolutely," she said with a wave of her hand towards the table. Only maybe..."Actually? Come on."

Buffy grabbed gentle hold of his arm and led him back towards the living room. "Comfy chairs are better. And we've kept on lighting the fireplace, even with Elizabeth moved out..."

Back when electricity had first been introduced to the village, Buffy and the rest of the then House Seven crew had quickly opted out of lighting fires. The hearth had gone unused until Elizabeth had moved in and it had seemed a decent way to ease her into House Seven life -- providing a small comfort from home.

The practice had stuck now that Jack was staying here, as well.