[ The hug is warm and without hesitation and Claude leans into it, holding Jamie close by the back of his neck for a second, then drawing back and patting him on the shoulder encouragingly. It's hard letting go once he's in close again. ]
Get out of the outerwear and sit down -- [ A gesture at the kitchen table, sizeable and with a bottle of sparkling water set out and a lone glass from earlier. ] -- do you want something to drink while we decide what to eat? I've got sparkling water, some variety of coke and wine, a Sauvignon I got from a collab partner. Haven't touched it, because it's sad drinking expensive wine by yourself.
[ A moment's pause as he listens to himself, realizing he sounds like his mother and grimazing slightly, shaking his head as he walks over to the fridge, opening it before glancing at the other man, waiting for Jamie to take a seat. The lights are lowered up above the kitchen table, a cozy golden glow. ]
Sorry. I'm nervous.
[ He says it easily, like admitting to it isn't a little bit humiliating. ]
whatever floats the boat and the ship!
Get out of the outerwear and sit down -- [ A gesture at the kitchen table, sizeable and with a bottle of sparkling water set out and a lone glass from earlier. ] -- do you want something to drink while we decide what to eat? I've got sparkling water, some variety of coke and wine, a Sauvignon I got from a collab partner. Haven't touched it, because it's sad drinking expensive wine by yourself.
[ A moment's pause as he listens to himself, realizing he sounds like his mother and grimazing slightly, shaking his head as he walks over to the fridge, opening it before glancing at the other man, waiting for Jamie to take a seat. The lights are lowered up above the kitchen table, a cozy golden glow. ]
Sorry. I'm nervous.
[ He says it easily, like admitting to it isn't a little bit humiliating. ]