"I'll annoy you about the details later yeah?" he asks with a smile. He doesn't want to interrupt their dinner any further. It's already been put on hold long enough. And he'd like some time to breathe before beginning to worry about logistics. So many things to do in order for him and the kids to prep to leave... Nope, stop it. Don't ruin this.
"Oh what - the tilapia?" Don makes a face, resting his fork at the edge of his plate. "That was nothing." And yeah he can't take a compliment either. Lemon pepper tilapia with couscous isn't anything special. He's made it a million times before, just switch the couscous out for rice or veggies or--
"...Thanks, that's sweet." There he is, finally taking the compliment after much internal debate. Looking so bashful about it as he picks up his fork and pops another bite of the fish into his mouth. He washes it down with a healthy gulp of wine, then lets out a rather relaxed-sounding sigh - all things considered. He can't stay ruffled for too long with the prospect of a well-deserved break looming in the near future. Logistics be damned.
"And I will annoy you for details I will need as well." He's got to get plane tickets and reservations made. Despite being completely willing to front the bill, Loki planned to shop around and see how he could save a little here and there.
Loki didn't seem to bothered by any of it, just working on his fish, it was cooling yes, but still delicious. Nodding when Don named the fish. "Says the man who cooks as good as any professional chef. And in your spare time at that." Loki spoke, pointing a fork Don's way. Nope, Loki is not letting Don play that down. Don was quickly becoming his favorite cook he could see often.
"You're welcome." A smile offered his way before Loki went back to work on finishing the fish. Waving off more wine when the waitress offered more.
Plane tickets and reservations and all sorts of other preparations. Don's head is dizzy with it all. A jumble of giddy excitement and worry. He's already making a mental list of things he's got to do, all the while enjoying this delicious dinner to his utmost ability. He'd enjoy it regardless - because look at the company sitting across from him at the table - but still. So much to think about and look forward to. It's almost like a dream, and it'll probably remain feeling like one until he's there experiencing it for himself.
"Annoy away," he comments, poking at some veggies with his fork. "My day doesn't feel complete until you've annoyed me at least once." And he pops the fork into his mouth, giving Loki a closed-mouth smile as he chews.
"Mm, professional chef? Maybe I'm in the wrong line of business." He's thought about it before - cooking for living. But he'd probably have to go to school or something, really throw himself into it to get anywhere. Taking care of flowers and floral arrangements come easy to him, and he's got a responsibility there with the shop.
Don doesn't say anything more, just smiles to himself at the kind words. It's nice to hear them once in a while. He appreciates the gesture.
When Loki waves the waitress away, Don actually gets her attention to top off his glass. He gets a little chatty too, most likely his way of apologizing for blowing her off entirely earlier in the meal. She's getting a generous tip too. Cash. And no, Loki's not handling that. Don will be the one to leave it in the check holder, he insists.
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"Oh what - the tilapia?" Don makes a face, resting his fork at the edge of his plate. "That was nothing." And yeah he can't take a compliment either. Lemon pepper tilapia with couscous isn't anything special. He's made it a million times before, just switch the couscous out for rice or veggies or--
"...Thanks, that's sweet." There he is, finally taking the compliment after much internal debate. Looking so bashful about it as he picks up his fork and pops another bite of the fish into his mouth. He washes it down with a healthy gulp of wine, then lets out a rather relaxed-sounding sigh - all things considered. He can't stay ruffled for too long with the prospect of a well-deserved break looming in the near future. Logistics be damned.
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Loki didn't seem to bothered by any of it, just working on his fish, it was cooling yes, but still delicious. Nodding when Don named the fish. "Says the man who cooks as good as any professional chef. And in your spare time at that." Loki spoke, pointing a fork Don's way. Nope, Loki is not letting Don play that down. Don was quickly becoming his favorite cook he could see often.
"You're welcome." A smile offered his way before Loki went back to work on finishing the fish. Waving off more wine when the waitress offered more.
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"Annoy away," he comments, poking at some veggies with his fork. "My day doesn't feel complete until you've annoyed me at least once." And he pops the fork into his mouth, giving Loki a closed-mouth smile as he chews.
"Mm, professional chef? Maybe I'm in the wrong line of business." He's thought about it before - cooking for living. But he'd probably have to go to school or something, really throw himself into it to get anywhere. Taking care of flowers and floral arrangements come easy to him, and he's got a responsibility there with the shop.
Don doesn't say anything more, just smiles to himself at the kind words. It's nice to hear them once in a while. He appreciates the gesture.
When Loki waves the waitress away, Don actually gets her attention to top off his glass. He gets a little chatty too, most likely his way of apologizing for blowing her off entirely earlier in the meal. She's getting a generous tip too. Cash. And no, Loki's not handling that. Don will be the one to leave it in the check holder, he insists.