"Come on! Come on!" the small kobold bounces excitedly, scrambling out of her apartment and grabbing your hand to pull you down the street.
"Wait, Chyk," you laugh. "Don't I even get a hug first?"
She turns around and jumps on you, arms wrapped tightly around your shoulders while her legs clasp your waist.
"${name}," she says with a sigh. "I'm so glad you're back in town! There's so much I want to do!"
She hops down and grasps you hand, giving you a firm squeeze.
"I have the whole day off," she continues. "So you have me for the whole day! And there's a new restaurant that just opened up. Guess who's having dinner there?"
You look down at your girlfriend, a wide smile spreads across her reptilian face.
"Us?" you ask slowly.
Chyk nods enthusiastically, licking her chops in excitement.
"But that's not until later today!" she beams. "Why don't we head to the park and catch up?"
Together the two of you walk down to Round Park, a small patch of greenery deep in the city. Chyk swishes her tail as she comes up to a wooden bench and sits down, patting the space beside her. With a smile you sit down next to her and she leans into you, looking up at you with wide eyes.
"It's so good to have you back in town ${name}," she sighs. "Will you be here long?"
"Just a few days," you say. "Then I need to head back out. I have a client who needs a parcel transported to the coast soon."
Usually Chyk frowns when she hears how soon you'll be leaving, but she nuzzles you gently and smiles.
"Guess we'll have to make the most out of tonight then!" she says happily.
"You mean dinner?"
"Of course," she says, flashing you a toothy grin. "What else do you have on your mind?"
"N-Nothing!" you protest as she rubs your arm slowly. "How have things been at the hospital?"
"It's been great!" Chyk says. "I get to work with so many knowledgeable doctors and help so many patients. Well, some of them are a bit grumpy, but we don't have to talk about that. Tell me about your travels!"
Chyk looks up at you