[ He hadn't held any specific expectation, and luckily for her he comes from a world that has never known cell phones so he has no understanding of 'left on read' culture.
His long tailed coat is spread out under him, lanky limbs artfully arranged so that he manages to look casual and unconcerned, rather than watchful. Though he hadn't held any specific expectation, he still smiles broadly when she appears, quickly and gracefully bounding to his feet to be polite. ]
Hello! Cookies? [ Give him a minute to translate that word into 'biscuits' and the smile beams brightly. ] Oh yes! I found a package in the pantry and thought they looked a good compliment to the tea.
[ Plus it meant he didn't cook anything, which was a win for both of them.
Stepping aside, he motioned towards his coat, folded on the ground. ] Please, have a seat.
[ Yes, yes. He understands she might be offended by the offer and tell him to shove it, but that will be her choices. For him, manners must. ]
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His long tailed coat is spread out under him, lanky limbs artfully arranged so that he manages to look casual and unconcerned, rather than watchful. Though he hadn't held any specific expectation, he still smiles broadly when she appears, quickly and gracefully bounding to his feet to be polite. ]
Hello! Cookies? [ Give him a minute to translate that word into 'biscuits' and the smile beams brightly. ] Oh yes! I found a package in the pantry and thought they looked a good compliment to the tea.
[ Plus it meant he didn't cook anything, which was a win for both of them.
Stepping aside, he motioned towards his coat, folded on the ground. ] Please, have a seat.
[ Yes, yes. He understands she might be offended by the offer and tell him to shove it, but that will be her choices. For him, manners must. ]