[Sometimes, it’s thought that counts. Extra points for effort. Joshua can appreciate the pains Eustace is taking to preserve his dignity. Really. Truly. Madly. Deeply.]
[They’re almost through those awkward woods, he can see the light at the end of this embarrassing tunnel, the rugs are already mountainous with just how many crumbs of humiliation have been swept underneath them, just a few seconds more, and they can continue their conversation as if nothing has happ—]
[—nope. There it is. The teasing.]
[For all intents and purposes, it could have been worse. A lot worse. To be fair to Eustace, it’s about as benign as Joshua could expect, given the circumstances. So, sheepish as it is, he does grin.]
It’s excellent. I’m impressed by the quality.
The croquettes are fried to perfection, I haven’t had roast that fine outside of my home realm, and the cheese… well, you have witnessed firsthand my thoughts on that.
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[They’re almost through those awkward woods, he can see the light at the end of this embarrassing tunnel, the rugs are already mountainous with just how many crumbs of humiliation have been swept underneath them, just a few seconds more, and they can continue their conversation as if nothing has happ—]
[—nope. There it is. The teasing.]
[For all intents and purposes, it could have been worse. A lot worse. To be fair to Eustace, it’s about as benign as Joshua could expect, given the circumstances. So, sheepish as it is, he does grin.]
It’s excellent. I’m impressed by the quality.
The croquettes are fried to perfection, I haven’t had roast that fine outside of my home realm, and the cheese… well, you have witnessed firsthand my thoughts on that.