[ thankfully, wriothesley doesn’t add to the pile of soothing pats or touches—only flashes a small smile navia’s way when she finds her footing again after sharing the little anecdote about her baking troubles. and since he recognizes her subtle attempt to shift the spotlight back to the birthday celebrant, he helps the others segue as well. ]
Well, now that we're at the table and dessert has everyone's stamp of approval…
[ he gestures for everyone to slowly take their seats. ]
Should we work our way backwards and enjoy Aether's dish next? I've got no problem starting with the main course.
( neuvillette makes a quick note to send aether and navia a gift after this, to thank them to going to such trouble to create something so memorable for him. at her reassurance, he relaxes and nods, understanding what it means to be someone who yearns to do their best.
he takes his seat opposite wriothesley, his attention drawn to the dish aether's clearly also taken such pains to make, his expression warm with appreciation and delight. )
Ah, the main course it is. The other star of the evening.
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Well, now that we're at the table and dessert has everyone's stamp of approval…
[ he gestures for everyone to slowly take their seats. ]
Should we work our way backwards and enjoy Aether's dish next? I've got no problem starting with the main course.
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he takes his seat opposite wriothesley, his attention drawn to the dish aether's clearly also taken such pains to make, his expression warm with appreciation and delight. )
Ah, the main course it is. The other star of the evening.