_{[This is awkward. This is awkward and weird and Theodore isn't sure how to act. Most of the awkwardness is from him. Pretty much all of it. Because it would really be amazing if this could be something permanent. But that would defy reason. This defies reason. Of course, there's the ever-present knowledge that this wouldn't have been a thing at all if it weren't for him.]}

Yes. I do. I appreciate you... letting me know of this. <sub>[He's quieter than usual. Suddenly volume control is a thing he has.

But this lasts for half a second]</sub>

So!! Do you want something to drink? I have coke! What a fabulous fizzy mu---drink that is! _{[Yup, deflecting all feelings on this away with the offer of soda. Take the bait, take the bait.]}