[ he can't help but feel slightly wrong-footed, still, metaphorically instead of simply physically — octavian returns with the drinks, deliberates on which one to give him, and the sheer quiet thoughtfulness of it all makes his breath catch.
he manages a smile, though, a quirk of his lips as he huffs out a sound that lands several paces away from a real laugh and yet expresses his amusement regardless, ]
It is very red, though.
[ so at least it's got that going for it, name-wise... he takes the glass and lifts it, to clink it gently against octavian's. ] I do appreciate this, [ he says, quiet but genuine, before taking a sip — and his expression brightens instantly, eyes warm and delighted. ]
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he manages a smile, though, a quirk of his lips as he huffs out a sound that lands several paces away from a real laugh and yet expresses his amusement regardless, ]
It is very red, though.
[ so at least it's got that going for it, name-wise... he takes the glass and lifts it, to clink it gently against octavian's. ] I do appreciate this, [ he says, quiet but genuine, before taking a sip — and his expression brightens instantly, eyes warm and delighted. ]
Yes, I do appreciate this.