[he sounds amused as he says that, before he looks over the spread.]
Looks like quite the feast. [his expression falls for maybe a second as that makes him think of something, but he's moving on quickly.] Hm... What would you recommend? Hopefully not the chicken.
I was supposed to, yeah. Things were... um, some really big stuff was happening back home anyways, so I don't think it would have actually happened, but - that was the plan, at least.
[there's surprise and a few more emotions happening, before he settles on gratitude, which shows in his face. he's weighing between a few different responses, but:]
...Thanks. I'm definitely not taking no for an answer in terms of getting home this time, so - I appreciate it.
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Anyway, eat some of the food before it goes bad.
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[he sounds amused as he says that, before he looks over the spread.]
Looks like quite the feast. [his expression falls for maybe a second as that makes him think of something, but he's moving on quickly.] Hm... What would you recommend? Hopefully not the chicken.
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[she caught that little dip in his expression.] You good?
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[he'll busy himself with grabbing a plate while he answers, taking some salmon along with it.]
I... Yeah, I'm fine. I was just actually supposed to be having a pretty big celebration back home today. It kind of reminded me.
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[...] Oh no, though. Sorry, man. What was it for?
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[a beat.]
My wedding, actually.
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What! You were getting married? That's not okay! I mean - the getting dragged here part! Not the marriage part! That's good!
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I was supposed to, yeah. Things were... um, some really big stuff was happening back home anyways, so I don't think it would have actually happened, but - that was the plan, at least.
[he takes a breath.]
Now I guess we'll see how this turns out, too.
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... I guess we will. [she huffily pulls her hair back to put it into a ponytail.] Well, now I have an extra goal!
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[there's surprise and a few more emotions happening, before he settles on gratitude, which shows in his face. he's weighing between a few different responses, but:]
...Thanks. I'm definitely not taking no for an answer in terms of getting home this time, so - I appreciate it.