"Work in progress," Sookie replied with a wrinkle of her nose. While she didn't feel particularly hopeful on that front, neither did she want to preclude the idea that someday, she'd find someone who was capable of cherishing her personality as a whole, able to accept flaws and virtues alike. "I'm not throwing in the towel and making an old maid of myself, but... well, if it happens, it happens. And if not, all I really need's my friends anyway."

When she smiled then, she meant it all, expression bright and ineffable.

"That's so cute though," she added in a giggle. "Completes you. Gosh, if Will can make you say something like that, you know you're in for a ride."