Using random shafts of moonlight that crept into the cracks of the house, Daphne slowly proceeded into the house. Using the framework to steady herself, she edged into the next room. Sliding one foot in front of the other, she tested the floor before she set her weight upon it. She really didn't want to step on just the wrong board, and end up in the basement. She was all too familiar with the experience, and didn't want to be danger prone that night.

Her eyes had adjusted enough, that she was able to see the dusty boot prints of the men that had been working on the house. With their constant traverses between outside and inside, they had dragged enough mud and dirt to leave a clear trail of safe passages throughout the house. And she knew it was men building the house, since the shoe prints never lie. And given enough time, and a distinct enough print; Daphne would be able to tell the make, model and shoe size of each person that had come through that house.

Using the trail, she walked with a bit more confidence across the boards that made up the unfinished floor. As much as it creaked and groan, none of them moved enough for Daphne to worry. Looking around as she moved further into the house, she was looking for the stairs. Since Fred sounded like he had been above her when he had last called out.

Squinting against the large open room that she had moved into, it must have been where the living room would eventually be. Cracks through soon to be windows, gave her enough light to get a better look about the room, to notice a hallway to her left. Peeking her head around the framework of the arch, she found that a set of stairs led up to the next floor.

"Fred?"

Daphne called up, though he didn't answer.

Waiting a few seconds, she decided to press forward and try to find him. Hopefully he hadn't got himself hurt of something, but she figured he would have made some noise if he had, so he probably just was far enough away that he hadn't heard her voice when she called up to him.

"What is he up to?" Daphne mused to herself, unsure what the man was up to. Though it certainly felt like the house wasn't the full surprise he had in mind when he took her here. And something was waiting for her upstairs…
CREAK!

Muttering a curse under her breath, Daphne had gotten scared of the second stair that she had stepped on as it squealed under her weight suddenly. Heart in her chest, she really didn't need that.

Wishing a kick would actually do something to the meddling piece of wood, she just had to settle with thinking evil thoughts about harming the inanimate object. Not that it would do any good, or make the board feel sorry for spooking her… but it made her feel better.

She made it to the top of the stairs without another board speaking up, probably in fear of her wrath she had threatened the other board with. But she ended up at the top of the landing that was far more unfinished compared to the first floor. And inner paneling was missing, making it hard to really tell which room was going to be which.

Passing through what she thought was a wall, she finally noticed Fred leaning against a further part of the second floor. Making her way over, she wanted to call out to him but she was caught off guard with his distracted look out a nearby hole in the wall. Being careful of where she stepped, she stormed up to him in the pretense to really give it to him for disappearing. But as she approached the hole, she finally saw what had stopped him.

"Wow…"

"Yeah."

The hole in the wall was as far as the siding, and a chunk of the unfinished roof… Giving them full access to the best view of the stars that Daphne had seen in a really long time. Since there was no street lights, and the trees had been removed from the area to allow for a big backyard, there was nothing keeping the stars from shining at full tilt. It was almost like the sky had exploded, covering as far as they could see with glittering dots, and flickering sparkles.

"Come on."

Offering his hand, Fred waited till Daphne had broken out of her stare to realize his offer. Blinking, she wordlessly took his hand. Pulling her behind him, he stepped out on a piece of scaffolding that sat outside the hole he had been waiting by. Making sure her footing was ok, he led her up to part of the finished roof that the scaffolding directed them towards. With the shelving that the roofers had left for their own usage, Fred and Daphne were able to lay with their backs against the slant and had a perfect view of the open sky beyond them.

"This… is amazing." Daphne finally spoke, her voice a little bit more than a whisper. Which earned a chuckle from Fred.

"Yeah. Red was telling me about this a while ago. Since he and the guys were working on the house until it rained, and they had to wait till the weather got better. Most likely they will be back to working on this tomorrow, so tonight would probably be the best day to take advantage of the house like this."

Nodding, Daphne couldn't take her eyes off the night sky. Sure, she had seen it countless times before, but for some reason it looked extra pretty tonight. And since she was constantly busy with other things, it really wasn't her top priority to look up and take in the sights. Plus from their backyard, there was enough light to down out most of the stars, allowing only the strongest ones to break past the glow of city life.

Settling against the shingles, silence fell between Fred and Daphne as they watched the night sky together. Just enjoying each other's company, and the expanse of space that sat before them. Though Inwardly Daphne cursed Velma, wishing she was as good at the other woman at remembering the constellations that hung over head. Sure, she could find the North Star, Orion, and a few others. But Velma would be able to spout out their names and be able to point them out in the night sky with an ease that made Daphne jealous.

"Hehehe…" Snickered Fred suddenly, making Daphne's head turn towards him.

"Hm?"

Looking over, he snickered once before explaining. Pointing to the sky.

"I know that it probably has a constellation already, but for some reason… those stars kinda remind me of Scooby and Shaggy." Shifting towards her, he moved enough till he was shoulder to shoulder with her. And using the closer arm, he pointed in such a way that would make it easier for her to follow up his arm at where he was pointing.

"See those two stars there? Make that into Scooby's nose and follow them back to that star there, there and there to make his head. And then look to a set of stars in front of him. Doesn't that look like a Scooby Snack?" Fred laughed, hoping that Daphne could see it as well.

Squinting, Daphne tried to follow where he was pointing. She had a hard time seeing Scooby, until the snack had been pointed out. And then the earlier stars snapped into perspective and she could see the dots that connected to make the silly shape of Scooby's head. And then looking behind the head of Scooby, she could make out the rough shape that Fred must have seen as Shaggy's head.

"Oh, wow… Hahaha, it looks like Scooby is beating Shaggy to the snack."

"Heh, yeah. As usual. Poor Shaggy."

"Poor Shaggy? Yeah right, he might not get the snack then, but he is getting better at lock picking. I had to update my lock on the kitchen to keep him from getting at the snacks. Thankfully Scooby isn't as good as Shaggy is in that respect." Daphne snorted, but still amused at the stars.

"Oh, that's how he got in there. Hm, we'll have to keep a closer eye on him." Fred laughed, though he kept his eyes to the sky.

"Hey, think we can find a Daphne constellation?" Fred mused, squinting at the night sky in hopes to see the right combination of stars to suit the woman that was lying beside him.

"Only if we can find a Fred one too. And then probably a Velma, just so she isn't left out." Daphne suggested, eager to try to find a set of Fred stars. Her eyes trying to see everything at once, in order to maybe see some that looked like him.

"Fred?" Daphne spoke up after a little bit of searching.

"Yeah Daph?" He spoke, looking over at her as she looked back at him. Their faces just inches away from each other.

"Thanks for taking me here." She said smiling at him, eyes twinkling in the starlight. Her breath lightly drifting across his face as she spoke.

Fred smiled back, leaning his head towards hers. Placing his forehead against hers, he closed his eyes as he rested against her. Enjoying her company and the feeling of her being so close to him.

"You're welcome. Thanks for being bored."