"Oh come now, I thought you were late-30s!" he calls, more focused on spooning out the roasted carrots without spilling any than the conversation, hence it taking him a while to reply. He glances over his shoulder again towards the room Richard's gone off into it, nodding his head once like it could be seen.
"There's perfect. I'll join you in a moment!"
And join in a moment he does, bearing two plates to set down wherever Richard decided to sit. When he chooses, Claurant takes the seat across from him, doubling back briefly for his wine.
"Dig in, by all means. It is still hot though, so be careful."
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Date: 2025-12-19 01:08 pm (UTC)"There's perfect. I'll join you in a moment!"
And join in a moment he does, bearing two plates to set down wherever Richard decided to sit. When he chooses, Claurant takes the seat across from him, doubling back briefly for his wine.
"Dig in, by all means. It is still hot though, so be careful."